College Intel
← Back to colleges

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Public

Pembroke, NC

Visit website ↗

University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a public mid-sized school in Pembroke, NC, enrolling about 5,330 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 93% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $80,579/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate93%
SAT range970–1200
ACT range18–23
Undergrads5,330
Yield (admits who enroll)23%
Next deadlineDec 1, 2026 (EA)

Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry

  • Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
  • Regular Decision: Aug 1, 2027

Confirm on University of North Carolina at Pembroke's own admissions site before you apply.

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$17,2612024-25
In-state tuition & fees$3,6482024-25
Out-of-state tuition & fees$7,6482024-25
4-year grad rate44%
Median earnings, 10yr out$43,407

Out-of-state students pay $4,000 more per year in tuition and fees (2.1x the in-state rate).

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.

Where do you stand against University of North Carolina at Pembroke's numbers?

Check your chances here
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of North Carolina at Pembroke weighs in your application

Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans43%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out44%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$48,285/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$55,233/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$41,864/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$80,579/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$53,022/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$49,034/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$48,370/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78,674/yr
History
History$49,535/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$50,382/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$62,355/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$49,806/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$44,669/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$63,288/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$42,947/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$52,344/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$53,779/yr
Sociology$44,935/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$36,793/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 capacity1,854
Typical room charge$6,254
Typical board charge$4,798

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
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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 Pembroke's acceptance rate?

University of North Carolina at Pembroke in Pembroke, NC admits approximately 93% 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 Pembroke?

Admitted students at University of North Carolina at Pembroke typically score between 970–1200 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

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

Admitted students at University of North Carolina at Pembroke typically score between 18–23 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of North Carolina at Pembroke cost?

University of North Carolina at Pembroke's total cost of attendance is reported at $17,261 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

What is out-of-state tuition at University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

For 2024-25, University of North Carolina at Pembroke's published tuition and required fees were $7,648 for out-of-state students and $3,648 for in-state students -- $4,000 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.

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

University of North Carolina at Pembroke's deadlines are Early Action Dec 1, 2026; Regular Decision Aug 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.

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

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

Comparing University of North Carolina at Pembroke against another school?

Open the comparison view