University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)

Black Pinpoint P O Box 26170 | Greensboro, NC | 27402

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a good-sized school yet students "[don't] feel like a number." They find their professors are often "incredibly personable" and that they give advice "about finding internships and other opportunities to network." They're a great resource for getting "all the information and guidance [students] need to succeed." The Lloyd International Honors College "has an emphasis on...experiential learning," including visits to nearby Guilford forest where students "[learn] about the important points of the Underground Railroad." As standout offerings, students comment on the "superb online programs" offered by the school as well as the "great art, [music], and science programs." "Many programs are oriented toward student help and health" to make sure students don't fall behind. "I think the greatest strength of UNCG is that they are very good at [pointing] students in the right direction," says a student. They continue: "For example, [if] you approach your advisors...with a problem, they will show up with a big list of possible solutions."

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
12,379
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Acceptance Rate
90%
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Average HS GPA
3.64

Deadlines

Early Action
November 1
Regular
March 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
560 - 660

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
540 - 620

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1110 - 1190

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 27

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$20,168
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$850
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
4534
Transportation for Commuters
$1,570
On-Campus Room and Board
10136
Approximate Expenses per year
$37,258

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
17 : 1
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Total Faculty
1,036
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Terminal Degree
785

Gender

Women
592
Men
444
Minority
246
International
32

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
36%
Graduate in 5 years
54%
Graduate in 6 years
1%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

06. Student Body

What students say:

The student body at UNC Greensboro is "racially, economically, [and] ideologically diverse." "The political viewpoint...is [majorly] liberal," says a student. "What makes UNCG unique is our strong acceptance of the others of society," the student continues. Students note that the school's integrated programs "get all levels of students working together." The student body here is one with a "huge music/theater concentration but also a mix of athletes and fraternity/sorority members." As a "minority-serving institution,... the culture is rich and eclectic," and students say that it's "one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly campuses." One student puts it this way: "It is rare that I walk into a class of students [who] look like myself." They don't see this as a drawback, though, and say that it makes the campus feel "lively" and "diverse in many ways."

Gender

66% female34% male

Out of State

4% are out
of state
96% are
in-state

Students

83% are
full time
17% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
14,156
Foreign Countries Represented
60

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.23%
Asian
5.79%
Black
30.67%
Hispanic
16.61%
Caucasian
39.02%
Unknown
1.14%
International
1.21%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

What students say:

There is always something to do on this beautiful campus, boasts a student of UNCG. During their study time, plenty sit in the "Salad Bowl, [which is] a huge garden space with really huge trees canopying over top." Some get "geeky, fun, and athletic" with the Quidditch Club, which a student calls "the highlight of UNCG." Also praised is the recreation center, which has "a pool, lazy river, and sauna along with all of the athletic equipment...and group fitness classes." "People eat on Tate Street, [which has] very popular off-campus eateries," and take "day trips to Piney Lake for paddle boarding." Located in the center of North Carolina, "just a few hours east or west [of the school] will take you to the coast or the mountains if you need a change of scenery." On weekends, "many people go to clubs like Limelight or Arizona Pete's," and "there is a jazz night at Tate Street Coffee House,...which is a really fun thing."

Students
38%
First-Year Students
79%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Erin Slater
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
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1400 Spring Garden Street Greensboro, NC 27402
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336-334-5243

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday - Friday

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8am - 5pm
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336-334-5243

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Academic Year
Times:
9:30 am and 1:00 pm
Average Length:
2 hours

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
Other

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

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On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
varies

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Availability

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

HEAT (Higher Education Area Transit), Evening Shuttle, Spartan Chariots, GTA, Amtrack, Grayhound/Trailways Bus, PART Closest airport: Piedmont Triad International


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

Directions to UNCG From the North and East (Burlington, Raleigh/Durham, Richmond, VA): From I-40/85, pass the "Greensboro next 10 Interchanges" sign and stay in right lane. When two highways split (just past the Randleman Rd. exit), follow I-40 West towards Winston-Salem. Take the Freeman Mill Road/Coliseum Area exit, #218-B. Turn left at the first stoplight onto Coliseum Boulevard. Follow for approximately 1.5 miles and turn right at third stoplight onto Spring Garden Street. The Mossman Administration Building will be on your left at the corner of Spring Garden and Stirling Streets, approximately .7 miles. From the South (Salisbury, Charlotte, Atlanta, GA): From I-85 North, take the Coliseum Area exit, #122-B. Follow for approximately 1.7 miles and turn left at the stoplight onto Coliseum Boulevard. Follow for approximately 1.5 miles and turn right at third stoplight onto Spring Garden Street. The Mossman Administration Building will be on your left at the corner of Spring Garden and Stirling Streets, approximately .7 miles. From the West (Winston-Salem, Asheville, Knoxville, TN): From I-40 East, take Exit 214 Wendover Avenue East and turn right on Wendover Avenue. Follow Wendover to the exit for Market Street (3.5 miles). Turn right on Market Street and follow for less than 1 mile. Turn right on Aycock Street South. At second stoplight, turn left on Spring Garden Street. The Mossman Administration Building will be on your left at the corner of Spring Garden and Stirling Streets. From the North on Highway 220 (Eden, Martinsville, Roanoke, VA): Highway 220 South becomes Battleground Avenue. Stay on Battleground until you cross the intersection of Cornwallis Drive. Immediately bear right on Westover Terrace. (Battleground Avenue and Highway 220 will bear left.) Stay on Westover as it becomes Aycock Street. At the fifth stoplight turn left onto Spring Garden Street. The Mossman Administration Building will be on your left at the corner of Spring Garden and Stirling Streets. From the South on Highway 220 (Asheboro, Rockingham): From Highway 220 North, follow the signs to the Coliseum area. Turn left at the stoplight onto Coliseum Boulevard. Follow for approximately 1.5 miles and turn right at third stoplight onto Spring Garden Street. The Mossman Administration Building will be on your left at the corner of Spring Garden and Stirling Streets, approximately .7 miles. From the North on Highway 29 (Reidsville, Danville, VA): From Highway 29 South take the Wendover Avenue West/Hospital Exit. Follow Wendover for approximately 2.6 miles and take the Westover Terrace exit. Follow the exit to the right, and merge right, following the Coliseum sign. Stay on Westover as it becomes Aycock Street. Turn left at the fourth stoplight onto Spring Garden Street. The Mossman Administration Building will be on your left at the corner of Spring Garden and Stirling Streets. From the South on Highway 421 (Sanford, Fayetteville): From highway 421 North, take I-40 West towards Winston-Salem. Take the Freeman Mill Road/Coliseum Area exit, #218-B. Turn left at the first stoplight onto Coliseum Boulevard. Follow for approximately 1.5 miles and turn right at third stoplight onto Spring Garden Street. The Mossman Administration Building will be on your left at the corner of Spring Garden and Stirling Streets, approximately .7 miles. Visitor Parking: Visitor parking is available in the Walker Avenue Parking Deck ONLY. To reach the deck, turn left on Stirling Street and the parking deck will be on your left at the corner of Stirling and Theta Streets. Parking is available 24 hours a day at the rate of $.75 per hour with a $5 a day maximum. A parking ticket is available upon entering the deck. Please bring this ticket to the tour for validation.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

wide variety appropriate for all budgets


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division I

Participate in intercollegiate sports
2%

Men's Sports (Spartans)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Spartans)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Frat Sorority
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International Student
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Other
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Tina Vires
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
356
Number of Honor Societies
5
Number of Social Sororities
17
Number of Religious Organizations
9
Join a fraternity
1%
Join a sorority
1%

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: North Carolina A & T State University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: North Carolina A & T State University

Sustainability

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes

Green rating

93%

Food budget spent on local/organic food

22%

Available Transportation Alternatives

School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
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School Developed Bicycle Plan
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CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description https://its.uncg.edu/

13. Financial Aid

Dates

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,954
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,264
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,811
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
66%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$25,676
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$3,622
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
02 - Federal Perkins Loans
03 - State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
36%
Graduate in 5 years
54%
Graduate in 6 years
1%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.

  • African-American/Black Studies.
  • Women's Studies.
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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Managerial Economics.
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
  • Finance, General.
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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04 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Mass Communication/Media Studies.
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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05 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer Science.
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
  • Information Science/Studies.
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06 EDUCATION.

  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education.
  • Social Science Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
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07 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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08 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.

  • Apparel and Textiles, General.
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General.
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09 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.

  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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10 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
  • Public Health Education and Promotion.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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11 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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12 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • General Studies.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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13 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
  • Nutrition Sciences.
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
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15 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
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16 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.

  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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17 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
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18 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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20 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Anthropology.
  • Economics, General.
  • Geography.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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21 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Dance, General.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Interior Design.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music, General.

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