University of North Carolina at Greensboro
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$4,422
Avg in-state tuition
$19,581
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of North Carolina at Greensboro
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a large public university located on an urban campus in Greensboro, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,995, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The university offers 66 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 59%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,422, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $19,581.
Rankings
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- #6 Ranked in Cheapest and Most Affordable Online Colleges 2023
- #7 Ranked in Most Affordable Online Early Childhood Education Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
88% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
59% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 980-1160
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards20k
Students enrolled
94%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
46%
Black
28%
Hispanic
11%
Two or more races
5%
Asian
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Unknown
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
68%
Socio-economic diversity
55% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
50
Total Online Enrollment
18,617
Percent of Programs Online
73% On-campus
27% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 17% online
Graduate Certificate 44% online
Master's 34% online
Doctorate 11% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $4,422 | $19,581 |
Graduate | $5,219 | $18,937 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $9,482 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,270 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,482 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,604 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,238 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $17,174 | $32,333 |
Off-campus without family | $17,508 | $32,667 |
Off-campus with family | $9,660 | $24,819 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
55%
State Grant Aid
55%
Institution Grant Aid
52%
Pell Grant
55%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
$33k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human/Medical Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
9Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Textiles, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Disorders, General
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health Education and Promotion
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
12History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
14Library Science
BA
MA
DOC
Library Science/Librarianship
BA
MA
DOC
15Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computational Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
Gerontology
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
18Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
19Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
22Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
23Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Arts Management
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
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