University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Large city

89%Acceptance rate
$10,965Average net price / year
56%Graduation rate
$48,160Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$22,858Median debt at graduation
14,062Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$7,661
Out-of-state tuition
$24,012
Total cost of attendance
$21,373
Room & board
$10,688
Books & supplies
$850
Average net price
$10,965

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$7,305
$30–48k
$8,082
$48–75k
$11,605
$75–110k
$16,979
$110k+
$19,580

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
88.5%
Average SAT
1193
SAT reading (25–75%)
590–685
SAT math (25–75%)
560–670
ACT composite (25–75%)
22–27

Outcomes

Graduation rate
56%
First-year retention
79%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$39,869
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$48,160
Median debt (graduates)
$22,858
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
50%
Students with federal loans
46%

Programs: what graduates earn

77 of 199 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing184$68,115$21,150
Computer Science75$67,781$24,403
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications106$48,077$23,914
Accounting and Related Services58$47,207$19,979
Business/Managerial Economics11$43,790$21,125
Business Administration, Management and Operations351$43,451$23,137
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods107$43,342$22,354
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas47$43,033$25,500
Special Education and Teaching26$42,967$21,000
Public Health103$42,239$24,966
Finance and Financial Management Services54$40,445$22,520
Apparel and Textiles71$40,059$25,237
Design and Applied Arts42$38,858$25,500
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other72$38,654$22,748
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology32$36,783$20,672
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics14$35,191$21,553
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services98$33,878$24,993
Nutrition Sciences30$32,525$25,500
Hospitality Administration/Management6$31,952$21,875
Biology, General184$31,922$25,407
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies46$31,561$24,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities119$31,245$20,500
Political Science and Government80$30,925$23,552
Communication and Media Studies186$30,559$23,000
Social Work91$30,509$25,000
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies24$29,723$25,500
English Language and Literature, General46$29,494$17,583
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness147$29,482$22,625
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management19$28,990$22,976
Psychology, General245$28,485$21,762
Sociology103$27,400$24,275
Geography and Cartography10$25,975$19,500
Anthropology16$25,901$27,000
History62$25,089$23,139
Mathematics17$24,619$18,759
Dance23$24,295$25,000
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services13$24,058$25,832
Philosophy21$20,287$20,373
Fine and Studio Arts100$18,745$24,360
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft65$18,154$24,000
Music33$15,670$26,250
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics7—$27,000
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations19$34,380—
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services38$61,620$20,537
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management—$33,940—
Economics13$39,647—
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution32—$25,000
International Business24$32,071$25,000

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Graduate certificate

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Nutrition Sciences18$56,905—

Students

Undergraduates
14,062
Graduate students
4,219
Part-time
16%
Women / men
66% / 34%
White
38%
Hispanic
17%
Black
31%
Asian
6%
International
1%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
18:1
Avg faculty salary
$87,237 / year
Full-time faculty
77%
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Website
www.uncg.edu
Also known as
UNCG

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 4% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 7% of degrees
  • Education – 4% of degrees
  • Family & Consumer Sciences – 3% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 8% of degrees
  • Interdisciplinary Studies – 6% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

88.5% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1193 on the SAT.

How much does University of North Carolina at Greensboro cost?

The average net price after grants is $10,965 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $7,661 and the full cost of attendance is $21,373.

How much do University of North Carolina at Greensboro graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $48,160 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

56% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Other colleges in Greensboro

CollegeNet priceAcceptanceGraduationEarnings
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC · Public · 12,182 students
$10,84650%57%$44,440
Strayer University-North Carolina
Greensboro, NC · Private for-profit · 2,671 students
——33%$40,092
Guilford College
Greensboro, NC · Private nonprofit · 1,001 students
$22,27080%46%$47,590
Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC · Private nonprofit · 708 students
$17,88270%46%$46,566
Bennett College
Greensboro, NC · Private nonprofit · 178 students
$28,29951%25%$36,654
Leons Beauty School Inc
Greensboro, NC · Private for-profit · 102 students
$4,799—96%$26,958
Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro
Greensboro, NC · Private for-profit · 99 students
$16,932—32%$24,407
Winston - Salem Barber School - Satellite
Greensboro, NC · Private for-profit
———$16,389
ECPI University-Greensboro
Greensboro, NC · Private for-profit
———$42,837

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.