Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Pembroke, North Carolina |
| Online | uncp.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) is located in the rural town of Pembroke in southeastern North Carolina, approximately 90 miles from Charlotte and Raleigh. Founded in 1887 as the Croatan Normal School to educate American Indian teachers, UNCP holds the distinction of being the nation's only four-year public university established specifically for the education of American Indians. The 281-acre campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the iconic Old Main, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. UNCP offers undergraduate and graduate programs across five colleges, with notable strengths in education, business, and nursing, while maintaining strong ties to its American Indian heritage through its American Indian Studies program. The university provides on-campus housing in traditional residence halls and apartment-style complexes, and competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Braves.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
University of North Carolina at Pembroke is rated within the lower 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of North Carolina at Pembroke within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#965 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#397 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#32 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#14 in Best Public Colleges in North Carolina
#83 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 890/1140 |
| ACT | 16/21 |
| GPA | 3.44 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
North Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,571 |
| Room and Board | $11,016 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,078 |
| Total One Year Cost | $18,665 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,571 |
| Room and Board | $11,016 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,078 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,665 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 14% |
| Education | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 10% |
| Biology | 9% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025