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University of North Carolina at Pembroke

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Pembroke, NC
  • 4.0 1 review
#12 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
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Overview

Total enrollment

7,674
University of North Carolina at Pembroke overview
University of North Carolina at Pembroke overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) is located in the rural town of Pembroke in southeastern North Carolina, approximately 90 miles from Charlotte and Raleigh. Founded in 1887 as the Croatan Normal School to educate American Indian teachers, UNCP holds the distinction of being the nation's only four-year public university established specifically for the education of American Indians. The 281-acre campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the iconic Old Main, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. UNCP offers undergraduate and graduate programs across five colleges, with notable strengths in education, business, and nursing, while maintaining strong ties to its American Indian heritage through its American Indian Studies program. The university provides on-campus housing in traditional residence halls and apartment-style complexes, and competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Braves.

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Ratings

University of North Carolina at Pembroke is rated within the lower 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    3 out of 10
  • Value
    3 out of 10
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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy
University of North Carolina at Pembroke admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 970/1200
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/23
  • GPA 3.44

Acceptance Rate

93.3%
University of North Carolina at Pembroke applications overview
  • Applications Due May 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 10.5%
  • Application Fee $55

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

North Carolina Resident Tuition

$3,648

Out of State Resident Tuition

$7,648

Breakdown

In State Costs for University of North Carolina at Pembroke
  • Tuition $3,648
  • Books and Supplies $1,000
  • Other Fees $2,648
  • Room and Board $11,858
  • Budget for Other Expenses $3,307
  • Total One Year Cost $22,461
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$35,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

34% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of North Carolina at Pembroke are Business, Education, and Social Sciences. 14% of students major in Business, 12% in Education, and 11% in Social Sciences.

  • Business 14%
  • Education 12%
  • Social Sciences 11%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 10%
  • Biology 9%
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Last updated: August 2026