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University of North Carolina at Greensboro: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Charlotte, North Carolina · Public · Open access · CDS 2024-2025

Acceptance rate
80%
23,887 applicants
Avg SAT
1240
Mid 50: 1150–1320
In-state tuition
$7,214
per year, before aid
Net price (avg)
$14,745
after aid, what families pay

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. For the most recent reporting cycle, University of North Carolina at Greensboro admits the majority of qualified applicants, with an overall admission rate of 80%. Admitted students typically post an average SAT of 1202 and an ACT composite around 24. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,745 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price. For parents weighing whether University of North Carolina at Greensboro is realistic for their teenager, the most useful planning step is comparing your child's current GPA and most recent SAT or ACT against these admitted-student ranges — not the headline acceptance rate alone.

What GPA does my child need for University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

University of North Carolina at Greensboro has a broadly accessible admissions profile, and most students who complete a standard college-prep curriculum with a 3.0 GPA or higher are competitive for admission. Parents tracking their child's GPA toward this tier of school can use Solyo's free calculator to see weighted, unweighted, and college-recalculated numbers side by side.

Actual GPA distribution of admitted students
4.00
4.7%
3.75–3.99
24.3%
3.50–3.74
31.4%
3.25–3.49
23.5%
3.00–3.24
13.4%
2.50–2.99
2.6%
Below 2.50
0.2%
From the 2024-2025 Common Data Set submitted by University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
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What does University of North Carolina at Greensboro weight in admissions?

University of North Carolina at Greensboro reports the following factor importance in its Common Data Set (2024-2025). These are the criteria the admissions committee weighs when reviewing applications.

Very Important3 factors
  • • Rigor of secondary school record
  • • Academic GPA
  • • Standardized test scores
Considered9 factors
  • • Application essay
  • • Recommendations
  • • Extracurricular activities
  • • Talent/ability
  • • Character/personal qualities
  • • Geographical residence
  • • State residency
  • • Work experience
  • • Level of applicant's interest
Not Considered6 factors
  • • Class rank
  • • Interview
  • • First generation status
  • • Alumni/ae relation
  • • Religious affiliation/commitment
  • • Volunteer work

SAT and ACT scores University of North Carolina at Greensboro typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 560–670, with an EBRW midpoint near 605. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 21–27. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

SAT Composite
25th percentile1150
50th percentile1240
75th percentile1320
% submitting SAT15%
ACT Composite
25th percentile21
50th percentile24
75th percentile28
% submitting ACT25%
Current testing policy
  • • Test-optional: Standardized test scores are not required, but may be submitted and considered.
  • • Policy detail: Considered if submitted

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort — often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

Top 10% of class16%
Top 25% of class45%
Top 50% of class84%
% submitting class rank57.33%

How much does University of North Carolina at Greensboro actually cost?

Published tuition is $7,214 for in-state students and $21,876 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $13,864 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $14,745 per year — the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 34% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful indicator of how much need-based aid the school distributes.

In-state tuition$3,812
Out-of-state tuition$19,066
Room and board$14,458
Average net price (after aid)$14,745
Application fee$75 (waivers available)

Application deadlines and early decision data for University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Regular admission
Regular deadline6/1
Notification date1-Nov
Reply deadline1-May
Rolling admissionsYes
Early admission
Offers Early ActionYes
EA deadline11/1

Will my child graduate from University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

Retention and graduation rates are the most overlooked numbers in college planning, but they predict actual outcomes far better than acceptance rate. They tell you whether admitted students stay and finish on time.

Freshman retention
85%
returned for sophomore year
4-year graduation
null%
finished on time
6-year graduation
68.68%
finished within 6 years

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Common questions parents ask about University of North Carolina at Greensboro

What GPA do I need for University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

University of North Carolina at Greensboro has a broadly accessible admissions profile, and most students who complete a standard college-prep curriculum with a 3.0 GPA or higher are competitive for admission.

What SAT or ACT score does University of North Carolina at Greensboro typically admit?

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 560–670, with an EBRW midpoint near 605. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 21–27.

How much does University of North Carolina at Greensboro actually cost after financial aid?

The average net price at University of North Carolina at Greensboro after grants and scholarships is $14,745 per year. That figure is more useful for budgeting than the published sticker price, because it reflects what families actually pay after aid is applied.

Is University of North Carolina at Greensboro realistic for my child?

Compare your teen's current unweighted GPA and most recent SAT or ACT against the ranges above. If both numbers fall inside the school's middle-50, University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a target school. If both fall below the 25th-percentile mark, treat it as a reach and balance the application list accordingly.

Data sourced from the 2024-2025 Common Data Set submitted by University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Solyo extracts admissions data from official Common Data Set publications and refreshes it annually.