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Summary
University of North Carolina--Greensboro is a public institution that was founded in 1891. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,660, its setting is city, and the campus size is 210 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of North Carolina--Greensboro's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 189. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,136 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,934 (2012-13).
University of North Carolina—Greensboro (UNCG) is located in the central part of the state, about midway between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta. Undergraduates at UNCG can choose from more than 100 academic programs, and graduates students can choose from more than 60 specializations, including those in the Bryan School of Business and Economics and the renowned student counseling and personnel services program in the School of Education. UNCG also offers highly ranked master’s programs in the fields of health and library and information studies.
Outside the classroom, University of North Carolina—Greensboro students can get involved by joining more than 200 organizations, including numerous fraternities and sororities. Each year, there are many campus events for students to attend, such as a fish fry and voter registration celebration planned by the NAACP to kick off the school year. Student athletes can play at the intramural and club levels or try out for the UNCG Spartans varsity sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Southern Conference. Notable alumni include Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Claudia Emerson and Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel.
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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is . . . A learner-centered, accessible, and inclusive community fostering intellectual inquiry to prepare students for meaningful lives and engaged citizenship; A research university where collaborative scholarship and creative activity enhance quality of life across the lifespan; A source of innovation and leadership meeting social, economic, and environmental challenges in the Piedmont Triad, North Carolina, and beyond; and A global university integrating intercultural and international experiences and perspectives into learning, discovery, and service. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1891 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $206,365,517 |
Applying
When applying to University of North Carolina--Greensboro, it's important to note the application deadline is March 1, and the early action deadline is January 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at University of North Carolina--Greensboro is $55. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 58.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 58.7% |
| Application deadline | March 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of North Carolina--Greensboro is 17:1, and the school has 44.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of North Carolina--Greensboro include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Health Professions and Related Programs; Social Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 76.5 percent.
Student Life
University of North Carolina--Greensboro has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,660, with a gender distribution of 34.0 percent male students and 66.0 percent female students. At this school, 27.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 73.0 percent of students live off campus. University of North Carolina--Greensboro is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
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| Total enrollment | 18,265 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
University of North Carolina--Greensboro offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of North Carolina--Greensboro also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of North Carolina--Greensboro, 35 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of North Carolina--Greensboro.
| Students who have cars on campus | 35% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of North Carolina--Greensboro, 78.6 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,640.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $6,136 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $19,934 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $6,700 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
