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University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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Greensboro, NC

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro, in Greensboro, NC, is a public large school, enrolling around 14,062 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 89% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $86,372/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate89%
SAT range1150–1355
ACT range22–27
Undergrads14,062
Yield (admits who enroll)22%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$21,373
4-year grad rate57%
Median earnings, 10yr out$48,160

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans46%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out55%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$45,294/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$61,940/yr
Biology, General$52,194/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$70,389/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$64,077/yr
Business/Managerial Economics$60,309/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$56,225/yr
International Business$55,099/yr
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations$47,717/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$44,625/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$43,231/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$86,372/yr
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$68,293/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$51,778/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$48,671/yr
Special Education and Teaching$48,151/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$38,366/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Apparel and Textiles$51,510/yr
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$46,140/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$50,695/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$80,383/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$61,620/yr
Public Health$53,124/yr
History
History$42,251/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$46,146/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$61,555/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Nutrition Sciences$51,802/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$51,275/yr
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$48,070/yr
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies$42,838/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$43,825/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$44,592/yr
Social Sciences
Geography and Cartography$55,532/yr
Political Science and Government$51,657/yr
Economics$50,863/yr
Anthropology$44,228/yr
Sociology$43,427/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$55,394/yr
Dance$45,084/yr
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management$42,920/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$41,108/yr
Music$40,778/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$35,628/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity5,660
Typical room charge$5,881
Typical board charge$4,049

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of North Carolina at Greensboro's acceptance rate?

University of North Carolina at Greensboro in Greensboro, NC admits approximately 89% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

Admitted students at University of North Carolina at Greensboro typically score between 1150–1355 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

Admitted students at University of North Carolina at Greensboro typically score between 22–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of North Carolina at Greensboro cost?

University of North Carolina at Greensboro's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,373 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

University of North Carolina at Greensboro's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does University of North Carolina at Greensboro require students to live on campus?

No -- University of North Carolina at Greensboro doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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