Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Online | uncg.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in central North Carolina's third-largest city, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro occupies a 250-acre urban campus characterized by red-brick Georgian architecture and mature landscape. Established in 1891 as a women's college, UNCG became coeducational in 1963 and now serves as a public research institution within the University of North Carolina system. The university maintains a competitive admissions process and is recognized for its nursing, education, business, and performing arts programs, with the School of Music holding particular distinction. Students can choose from traditional residence halls or apartment-style living arrangements across the campus, which sits adjacent to Greensboro's historic College Hill neighborhood. UNCG competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Spartans, primarily in the Southern Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UNCG is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of North Carolina at Greensboro within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#692 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#236 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#9 in Best Public Colleges in North Carolina
#78 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1280 |
| ACT | 22/27 |
| GPA | 3.59 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
North Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $850 |
| Other Fees | $3,171 |
| Room and Board | $10,534 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,336 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,313 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $850 |
| Other Fees | $3,171 |
| Room and Board | $10,534 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,336 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,059 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 17% |
| Education | 11% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199148 IPEDS survey data for University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Current students may use the University of North Carolina at Greensboro GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025