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University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina · Public · 14,062 undergrads

University of North Carolina at Greensboro admits 89% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

89% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1150–1355 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

12,948 applied, 11,460 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does University of North Carolina at Greensboro cost?

$12,291 a year in-state

Out of state: about $29,265 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $23,264.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$9,172
$30,000–$48,000$9,106
$48,000–$75,000$11,157
$75,000–$110,000$17,108
over $110,000$21,290

Out-of-state tuition is $24,705 a year, against $7,731 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $16,974 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does University of North Carolina at Greensboro need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked University of North Carolina at Greensboro's fall 2027 rule yet. University of North Carolina at Greensboro didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. University of North Carolina at Greensboro's site

What it's like

14,062
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
City
Campus setting in Greensboro, NC.
79%
of first-years come back for year two.
40%
finish in four years. 58% within six.
$53.4k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$20.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is University of North Carolina at Greensboro's acceptance rate?
89% for fall 2024: 11,460 of 12,948 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1150 to 1355 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of North Carolina at Greensboro cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $11,157 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $23,264.
How much does University of North Carolina at Greensboro cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of North Carolina at Greensboro is $24,705 a year, against $7,731 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $12,291 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $16,974 tuition gap gives about $29,265 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of North Carolina at Greensboro's graduation rate?
58% of students finish within six years and 40% within four (IPEDS).