University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public 4-year college in Greensboro, North Carolina with 14,062 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants, costs an average of $12,291 a year after grants and graduates 58% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro acceptance rate and admissions
University of North Carolina at Greensboro admitted 89% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 590 to 685, math 560 to 670). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Regular decision | Mar 1, 2027 |
Next deadline: Regular decision, Mar 1, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $65 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $7,731 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $24,705 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $11,364 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $23,264 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $12,291 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $12,291 a year after grants and scholarships, $10,973 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 58% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $53,402 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $20,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 38% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro majors and what graduates earn
University of North Carolina at Greensboro awarded bachelor's degrees in 54 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($86,372).
All 54 majors at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer science | 79 | $75,173 | $86,372 | $19,500 |
| Nursing | 235 | $75,636 | $80,383 | $15,500 |
| Accounting | 81 | $54,211 | $70,389 | $21,450 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 87 | $51,915 | $68,293 | $22,304 |
| Finance | 75 | $53,797 | $64,077 | $20,437 |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | 23 | $45,402 | $61,940 | $22,333 |
| Speech-language pathology | 45 | $29,303 | $61,620 | $17,125 |
| Mathematics | 12 | n/a | $61,555 | n/a |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 5 | $51,628 | $60,309 | n/a |
| Business administration | 384 | $48,588 | $56,225 | $19,559 |
| Geography | 11 | n/a | $55,532 | n/a |
| Graphic and industrial design | 40 | $40,566 | $55,394 | $20,562 |
| International business | 23 | $42,644 | $55,099 | $11,500 |
| Public health | 94 | $43,552 | $53,124 | $23,000 |
| Biology | 181 | $39,658 | $52,194 | $21,500 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 32 | $29,584 | $51,802 | $24,353 |
| Teacher education by grade level | 75 | $45,199 | $51,778 | $22,250 |
| Political science | 60 | $41,967 | $51,657 | $21,674 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 53 | $41,745 | $51,510 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 136 | $31,372 | $51,275 | $21,250 |
| Economics | 21 | $51,027 | $50,863 | n/a |
| Romance languages | 18 | n/a | $50,695 | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 44 | $46,854 | $48,671 | $22,440 |
| Special education | 21 | $40,813 | $48,151 | $23,635 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 20 | $37,590 | $47,717 | $20,500 |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 18 | $40,196 | $46,146 | $20,500 |
| Human development and family studies | 87 | $36,508 | $46,140 | $23,097 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 20 | $28,733 | $45,294 | $22,300 |
| Dance | 19 | $30,655 | $45,084 | $19,500 |
| Hospitality management | 11 | n/a | $44,625 | n/a |
| Social work | 72 | $37,463 | $44,592 | $21,375 |
| Anthropology | 17 | $29,701 | $44,228 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | 234 | $31,720 | $43,825 | $20,016 |
| Sociology | 98 | $37,299 | $43,427 | $22,250 |
| Communication | 167 | $35,997 | $43,231 | $21,500 |
| Arts management | 18 | $32,870 | $42,920 | $15,000 |
| Parks and recreation | 35 | $38,446 | $42,838 | $24,625 |
| History | 40 | $37,330 | $42,251 | $21,762 |
| Theater | 71 | $28,624 | $41,108 | $21,412 |
| Music | 34 | $22,413 | $40,778 | $23,902 |
| English | 68 | $24,599 | $38,366 | $19,400 |
| Fine and studio arts | 84 | $26,709 | $35,628 | $22,994 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 108 | n/a | n/a | $20,000 |
| Interdisciplinary studies, other | 73 | $45,151 | n/a | $24,232 |
| Marketing | 63 | $47,206 | n/a | $20,981 |
| Philosophy | 30 | $41,023 | n/a | $19,535 |
| Information science | 23 | n/a | n/a | $18,033 |
| Peace and conflict studies | 17 | n/a | n/a | $21,119 |
| Environmental science | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Linguistics | 15 | $28,290 | n/a | n/a |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Religious studies | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
81 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 81 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Science and Administration | Master's | 138 | $48,092 | $26,983 |
| Business administration | Master's | 96 | $91,453 | $34,558 |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 57 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Master's | 56 | $78,352 | $23,986 |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 44 | $46,526 | n/a |
| Accounting | Master's | 43 | $67,921 | $17,836 |
| Speech-language pathology | Master's | 42 | $63,919 | $38,688 |
| Education leadership | Master's | 40 | $59,371 | $28,619 |
| Social work | Master's | 35 | $53,037 | $21,364 |
| Computer science | Master's | 32 | n/a | n/a |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 32 | $47,113 | $32,197 |
| Music | Master's | 28 | $37,309 | $35,844 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Doctoral | 23 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 22 | $57,627 | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 22 | $51,315 | $36,889 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Doctoral | 21 | $76,741 | n/a |
| Gerontology | Master's | 19 | $52,960 | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | Master's | 18 | n/a | n/a |
| Public administration | Master's | 17 | $53,450 | $40,214 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 15 | $57,018 | $23,626 |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 15 | n/a | $45,475 |
| Music | Doctoral | 14 | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 14 | $47,815 | n/a |
| Nursing | Master's | 14 | $98,437 | n/a |
| History | Master's | 13 | $33,893 | n/a |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Master's | 12 | $45,398 | n/a |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal arts and general studies | Master's | 11 | $46,981 | n/a |
| Physical Sciences, Other | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Economics | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Theater | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental science | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Apparel and Textiles | Master's | 8 | $47,075 | n/a |
| Genetics | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Peace and conflict studies | Master's | 8 | $55,968 | n/a |
| Nutrition Sciences | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Physical Sciences, Other | Doctoral | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | Doctoral | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| International business | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| English | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| English | Doctoral | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Applied mathematics | Doctoral | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Romance languages | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Interior Architecture | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Communication | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Doctoral | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and studio arts | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | Doctoral | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Social work | Doctoral | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Dance | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Apparel and Textiles | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Geography | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Geography | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Speech-language pathology | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Management information systems | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| History | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Applied Statistics | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Doctoral | 2 | $165,399 | $44,856 |
| Business administration | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Managerial Economics | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| School counseling and student services | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Human development and family studies | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Human development and family studies | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Economics | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Nutrition Sciences | Doctoral | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 14,062 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 66% women, 34% men
- 18 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
University of North Carolina at Greensboro admitted 89% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of North Carolina at Greensboro cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $7,731 for in-state students and $24,705 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $12,291 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 590 to 685 in reading and writing and 560 to 670 in math, and 22 to 27 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is University of North Carolina at Greensboro test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of North Carolina at Greensboro reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
58% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of North Carolina at Greensboro graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $53,402 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.