University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC · Large city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 88.5%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 12,379
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 11,120
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 2,613
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 24%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 91%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 88%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 590–685
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 560–670
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 22–27
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 5% / 9%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- not considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- considered
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $21,373
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $7,661
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $24,012
- Median debt at graduation
- $22,858
- Students with federal loans
- 46%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 56%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 79%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $37,785
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $48,160
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 14,062
- Graduate students
- 3,596
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 18 : 1
- Women
- 66%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 50%
- Full-time faculty
- 77%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- Chancellor
- Franklin Gilliam
- Main phone
- (336) 334-5000
- Address
- 1400 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 1 | January 1 |
| Regular Decision | March 1 | April 1 |
Also admits on a rolling basis.
- Apply with
- Common App, Own application
- Application fee
- $65 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Essays
- Essay not required but highly recommended
Testing: Optional above 2.8 weighted GPA; required for GPA 2.5–2.79 (ACT 17 / SAT 930)
Financial aid policies
- Merit scholarships: Apply EA and submit materials by December 15 for merit scholarship consideration
Source: the college’s official website: admissions.uncg.edu, admissions.uncg.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.