University of North Carolina at Pembroke

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,000

2023 Average Net Price

$9,687

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

92.4%

7,635 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

7,630

60.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

44.5%

455 Graduates

About

University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a higher education institution located in Robeson County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of North Carolina at Pembroke were General Business Administration & Management (468 degrees awarded), Teacher Education & Professional Development (117 degrees), and Social Work (59 degrees).

In 2023, 2,181 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of North Carolina at Pembroke. 68% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (935 degrees), 1.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (612 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of North Carolina at Pembroke is $1,000, which is $−23,575 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at University of North Carolina at Pembroke was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,995 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of North Carolina at Pembroke is $1,000, which is $23,575 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,687.

In 2023, 64% of undergraduate students attending University of North Carolina at Pembroke received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of North Carolina at Pembroke was $1,000. The cost of tuition at University of North Carolina at Pembroke is $−23,575 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$9,687

2023 Value

18%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of North Carolina at Pembroke had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,687. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of North Carolina at Pembroke grew by 18%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of North Carolina at Pembroke (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

$9,848

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of North Carolina at Pembroke was of $9,848 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.49% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. 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 Pembroke (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at University of North Carolina at Pembroke received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.88% with respect to 2022, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of North Carolina at Pembroke (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at University of North Carolina at Pembroke was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1995 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of North Carolina at Pembroke received 7,635 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 123% annual growth. Out of those 7,635 applicants, 7,052 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.4% acceptance rate.

There were 7,630 students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Pembroke in 2023.

University of North Carolina at Pembroke has an overall enrollment yield of 12.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

7,052

Accepted Out of 7,635

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of North Carolina at Pembroke was 92.4% (7,052 admissions from 7,635 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 89.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 123%, while admissions grew by 130%.

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

SAT Scores

Scores Submitted (2023)

0% of enrolled first-time students at University of North Carolina at Pembroke in 2023 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 Pembroke had a total enrollment of 7,630 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of North Carolina at Pembroke is 4,646 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,984. This means that 60.9% of students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Pembroke are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of North Carolina at Pembroke, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.2% White, 28.9% Black or African American, 12.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 9.17% Hispanic or Latino, 6.11% Two or More Races, 1.28% Asian, and 0.157% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Pembroke in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (20.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.2%) and White Male (13.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (26.1%) and White Male (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of North Carolina at Pembroke in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,630 students. The full-time enrollment at University of North Carolina at Pembroke is 4,646 and the part-time enrollment is 2,984. This means that 60.9% of students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Pembroke are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 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 Pembroke was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of North Carolina at Pembroke had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,918 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,204 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
965 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of North Carolina at Pembroke is 38.2% White, 28.9% Black or African American, 12.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 9.17% Hispanic or Latino, 6.11% Two or More Races, 1.28% Asian, and 0.157% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 94 students (1.23%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 783 more women than men received degrees from University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Pembroke is white (935 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (612 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of North Carolina at Pembroke is General Business Administration & Management (468 degrees awarded), followed by Teacher Education & Professional Development (117 degrees) and Social Work (59 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of North Carolina at Pembroke, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (209 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (131 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (85 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 Pembroke are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,542,284 people), Secondary school teachers (508,965 people), Education administrators (278,750 people), Special education teachers (210,616 people), and Other managers (205,780 people).

The most specialized majors at University of North Carolina at Pembroke in 2023 are Interdisciplinary Studies (209 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (131 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (85 degrees), Protective Services (146 degrees), and Education (310 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Pembroke are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, Physicians, and Tool & die makers

The most specialized majors at University of North Carolina at Pembroke are Interdisciplinary Studies (209 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (131 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (85 degrees), Protective Services (146 degrees), and Education (310 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Pembroke are Elementary & secondary schools (2,895,995 people), uninformed (439,845 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (402,942 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (315,998 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (313,358 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 Pembroke.

Most Common (2023)

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
209 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
198 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
146 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of North Carolina at Pembroke was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 209 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

699

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,482

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 699 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Carolina at Pembroke, which is 0.472 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,482).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 256 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Carolina at Pembroke in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.624 times less than the 410 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 410 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Carolina at Pembroke in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.6 times more than the 256 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 24% of students graduating from University of North Carolina at Pembroke completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (53.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of North Carolina at Pembroke is Female and Black or African American (53.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.98% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
935 degrees awarded
Black or African American
612 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
231 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of North Carolina at Pembroke is white (935 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (612 degrees).

1.19% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
624 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
413 degrees awarded
White Male
311 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of North Carolina at Pembroke is white female (624 degrees awarded). There were 1.51 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (413 degrees).

Operations

University of North Carolina at Pembroke has an endowment valued at nearly $32.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.49M (4.6%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of North Carolina at Pembroke had a total salary expenditure of 158M. University of North Carolina at Pembroke employs 93 Assistant professors, 71 Associate professors and 70 Professors. Most academics at University of North Carolina at Pembroke are Female Assistant professor (53), Male Professor (42), and Female Associate professor (42).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Carolina at Pembroke are: Office and Administrative Support, with 143 employees, Service, with 93 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 66 employees.

Endowment

$32.4M

2023 Endowment

1.85%

growth from 2022

University of North Carolina at Pembroke has an endowment valued at about $32.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of North Carolina at Pembroke grew 1.85% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$68.5M

2023 Salaries

4.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of North Carolina at Pembroke paid a median of $68.5M in salaries, which represents 43.4% of their overall expenditure ($158M) and a 4.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.47% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$23M

Instructional Salaries

298

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of North Carolina at Pembroke paid a total of $23M to 298 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

93 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

143 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of North Carolina at Pembroke were Assistant professor with 93 employees, Associate professor with 71 employees, and Professor with 70 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Carolina at Pembroke were Office and Administrative Support with 143 employees, Service with 93 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 66 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of North Carolina at Pembroke was Female Assistant professor with 53 employees, Male Professor with 42 employees, and Female Associate professor with 42 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

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