University of North Carolina at Pembroke
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$1,000
Avg in-state tuition
$5,000
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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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- #6 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Teaching Programs of 2022
- #8 Ranked in Best One-Year MBA Programs of 2022
- #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.
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
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards8k
Students enrolled
90%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
39%
Black
31%
American Indian/Alaska Native
13%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
6%
Asian
2%
Unknown
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
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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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
10
Total Online Enrollment
7,474
Percent of Programs Online
82% On-campus
18% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 13% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 28% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $1,000 | $5,000 |
Graduate | $4,280 | $16,344 |
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 | $1,505 |
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 Undergraduate Cost
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 |
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
61%
State Grant Aid
59%
Institution Grant Aid
30%
Pell Grant
61%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$29k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American Indian/Native American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
7English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
10History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
13Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
16Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
19Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
20Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
21Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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