University of North Carolina at Pembroke

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Pembroke, NC

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$1,000

Avg in-state tuition

$5,000

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of North Carolina at Pembroke

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Pembroke, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,436, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The university offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 42%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $1,000, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $5,000.

Rankings

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#10 Ranked in Most Popular Online Social Sciences Degree 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.

91% 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

71% 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

42% 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 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 17-21

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 910-1090

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

90%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

39%

Black

31%

American Indian/Alaska Native

13%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

Unknown

Non-U.S. Citizen

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

64%

Socio-economic diversity

61% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,505
On-campus room and board	$10,660
On-campus other expenses	$3,241
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$9,690
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,296
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,296

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$16,406	$20,406
Off-campus without family	$15,491	$19,491
Off-campus with family	$5,801	$9,801

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	American Indian/Native American Studies
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biotechnology
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Accounting
	Business Administration and Management, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Mass Communication/Media Studies
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Information Technology
	Computer Science
6	Education
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	Social Studies Teacher Education
	Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
	Reading Teacher Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Music Teacher Education
	Art Teacher Education
	English/Language Arts Teacher Education
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Secondary School Administration/Principalship
	Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
7	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
8	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
9	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
10	History
	History, General
11	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
12	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
13	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Studies
	Environmental Science
14	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Health and Physical Education, General
15	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
16	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Physics, General
17	Psychology
	Psychology, General
18	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
	Public Administration
19	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
20	Social Sciences
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
21	Visual And Performing Arts
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Music, General

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

About University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Rankings

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.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

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Types of Online Programs Offered

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Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

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.