University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,422

2024 Average Net Price

$11,404

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

88.5%

12,948 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

18,012

75.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

56.3%

1,673 Graduates

About

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a higher education institution located in Guilford County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of North Carolina at Greensboro were General Business Administration & Management (384 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (235 degrees), and General Psychology (234 degrees).

In 2024, 4,647 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 68.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,223 degrees), 1.97 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,127 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of North Carolina at Greensboro is $4,422, which is $−27,498 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of North Carolina at Greensboro is $4,422, which is $27,498 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,404.

In 2024, 69% of undergraduate students attending University of North Carolina at Greensboro received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,422

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of North Carolina at Greensboro was $4,422. The cost of tuition at University of North Carolina at Greensboro is $−27,498 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of North Carolina at Greensboro (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,404

2024 Value

7.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of North Carolina at Greensboro had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,404. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of North Carolina at Greensboro grew by 7.67%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of North Carolina at Greensboro (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,909

Room and Board

$850

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of North Carolina at Greensboro was of $11,909 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 20% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $850. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at University of North Carolina at Greensboro received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 6.15% with respect to 2023, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of North Carolina at Greensboro received 12,948 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.6% annual growth. Out of those 12,948 applicants, 11,460 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.5% acceptance rate.

There were 18,012 students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2024. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro has an overall enrollment yield of 21.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

11,460

Accepted Out of 12,948

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of North Carolina at Greensboro was 88.5% (11,460 admissions from 12,948 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 89.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 4.6%, while admissions grew by 3.06%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of North Carolina at Greensboro (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

2% of enrolled first-time students at University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of North Carolina at Greensboro had a total enrollment of 18,012 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of North Carolina at Greensboro is 13,679 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,333. This means that 75.9% of students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.3% White, 28.5% Black or African American, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.43% Asian, 5.23% Two or More Races, 0.222% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.05% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Greensboro in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (21.8%) and White Male (13.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.3%) and White Male (13.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18,012 students. The full-time enrollment at University of North Carolina at Greensboro is 13,679 and the part-time enrollment is 4,333. This means that 75.9% of students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of North Carolina at Greensboro was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of North Carolina at Greensboro had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
7,251 enrolled students
Black or African American
5,125 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,679 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of North Carolina at Greensboro is 40.3% White, 28.5% Black or African American, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.43% Asian, 5.23% Two or More Races, 0.222% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.05% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 408 students (2.27%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,749 more women than men received degrees from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Greensboro is white (2,223 degrees awarded). There were 1.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,127 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of North Carolina at Greensboro is General Business Administration & Management (384 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (235 degrees) and General Psychology (234 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (138 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (228 degrees), and Human Sciences (159 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are Elementary & middle school teachers (189,897 people), Other managers (160,029 people), Secondary school teachers (101,769 people), Graphic designers (96,558 people), and Postsecondary teachers (85,704 people).

The most specialized majors at University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2024 are Library Science (138 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (228 degrees), Human Sciences (159 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (345 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (277 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are Library Science (138 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (228 degrees), Human Sciences (159 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (345 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (277 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are Elementary & secondary schools (452,611 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (235,009 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (226,002 people), Computer Systems Design (147,400 people), and Outpatient care centers (101,127 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
384 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
235 degrees awarded
General Psychology
234 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of North Carolina at Greensboro was General Business Administration & Management with 384 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,449

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

3,198

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,449 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, which is 0.453 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,198).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of North Carolina at Greensboro by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 223 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Carolina at Greensboro in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.845 times less than the 264 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 264 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Carolina at Greensboro in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.18 times more than the 223 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 38% of students graduating from University of North Carolina at Greensboro completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,223 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,127 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
575 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of North Carolina at Greensboro is white (2,223 degrees awarded). There were 1.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,127 degrees).

1.61% of degree recipients (75 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,866 degrees awarded
White Female
1,825 degrees awarded
White Female
1,822 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of North Carolina at Greensboro is white female (1,866 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,825 degrees).

Operations

University of North Carolina at Greensboro has an endowment valued at nearly $429M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 60.2M (14%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of North Carolina at Greensboro had a total salary expenditure of 476M. University of North Carolina at Greensboro employs 214 Assistant professors, 204 Professors and 188 Associate professors. Most academics at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are Female Assistant professor (140), Female Associate professor (108), and Male Professor (105).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are: Service, with 251 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 242 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 216 employees.

Endowment

$429M

2024 Endowment

9.77%

growth from 2023

University of North Carolina at Greensboro has an endowment valued at about $429M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of North Carolina at Greensboro grew 9.77% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $177M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$48.1M - Federal
$4.99M - State
$2.03M - Local

As of 2024, University of North Carolina at Greensboro received $48.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.99M from state grants and contracts, and $2.03M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$208M

2024 Salaries

1.68%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of North Carolina at Greensboro paid a median of $208M in salaries, which represents 43.8% of their overall expenditure ($476M) and a 1.68% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.08% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 2% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$71.4M

Instructional Salaries

787

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of North Carolina at Greensboro paid a total of $71.4M to 787 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Carolina at Greensboro were Service with 251 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 242 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 216 employees.

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