University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Distant town

93%Acceptance rate
$10,260Average net price / year
44%Graduation rate
$43,407Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$25,000Median debt at graduation
5,330Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$3,648
Out-of-state tuition
$7,648
Total cost of attendance
$17,261
Room & board
$11,858
Books & supplies
$1,000
Average net price
$10,260

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$7,919
$30–48k
$8,892
$48–75k
$10,932
$75–110k
$14,564
$110k+
$15,999

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
93.3%
Average SAT
1056
SAT reading (25–75%)
490–600
SAT math (25–75%)
480–600
ACT composite (25–75%)
18–23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
44%
First-year retention
72%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$37,126
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,407
Median debt (graduates)
$25,000
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
50%
Students with federal loans
43%

Programs: what graduates earn

26 of 45 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 Nursing49$73,906$27,250
Computer and Information Sciences, General33$45,532$24,447
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods70$42,973$23,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas7$42,829$25,082
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other209$39,925$30,913
Computer Science40$38,417$25,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research13$38,400—
Business Administration, Management and Operations198$36,602$25,648
Chemistry21$35,579$25,105
Criminal Justice and Corrections146$35,553$24,527
Sociology146$34,051$25,000
Social Work50$31,695$26,877
Biology, General115$30,147$26,000
Psychology, General67$28,209$23,250
History12$27,241$27,000
Communication and Media Studies35$26,411$28,250
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness85$25,623$25,600
Political Science and Government26$22,223$25,900
Fine and Studio Arts24$36,793$26,950

Master's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision24$64,928$23,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations468$62,101$25,064
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods126$48,525$37,174
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas13$47,741$41,000
Public Administration22$46,323$48,000
Student Counseling and Personnel Services63$45,525$57,500
Social Work59$43,986$30,825

Students

Undergraduates
5,330
Graduate students
3,127
Part-time
26%
Women / men
63% / 37%
White
33%
Hispanic
11%
Black
27%
Asian
1%
International
4%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Avg faculty salary
$78,525 / year
Full-time faculty
73%
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Website
www.uncp.edu
Also known as
UNCP

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 2% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Education – 3% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 6% of degrees
  • Interdisciplinary Studies – 21% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 6% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

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

93.3% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1056 on the SAT.

How much does University of North Carolina at Pembroke cost?

The average net price after grants is $10,260 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $3,648 and the full cost of attendance is $17,261.

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

Students who enrolled earn a median of $43,407 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

44% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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