University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	5,660
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	91%
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	58%

Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, UNCG is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 91% indicates that UNCG is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UNCG boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,468

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,627

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 72 of freshman students at University of North Carolina at Greensboro received on average $9,237 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,237

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,339	56%	$5,181	$6,937,192
Other Federal Grant	1,340	56%	$5,322	$7,130,832
State Grant/Scholarships	1,348	56%	$2,929	$3,947,904
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,558	65%	$3,140	$4,892,867
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,729	72%	$9,237	$15,971,603

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of North Carolina at Greensboro students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of North Carolina at Greensboro students is 57.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.0%.

57.6%

asian 66.2% 98 students
African American 60.3% 517 students
white 55.6% 704 students
unknown 62.5% 5 students
hispanic 55.0% 150 students
International Students 62.2% 28 students
Mixed Race 54.8% 80 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Southern Conference
Basketball Southern Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of North Carolina at Greensboro offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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