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QS Rank:

1201

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

North Carolina

United States

Overview

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing 175 areas of undergraduate and 250 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. With a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity, UNCG's 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Location

1400 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27412

Website

https://apply.uncg.edu/apply

Total Cost

$20,774

Median Salary

$39,186

Ranking

#1042

US World and News Report

#1201

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

64.88%

Yield Rate

15.3%

SAT range

1150-1335

ACT range

22-27

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$20,774

In State Cost

$4,422

Out of State Cost

$20,774

In State Tuition Fees

$4,422

Room And Board

$13,484

Living Cost

$17,670

Average Total Aid Awarded

$13,551

Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

72.06% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $13,551.

Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships - Awarded based on academic excellence and language proficiency. Apply by January 15 for automatic consideration.; Need-based financial aid - Available for eligible students.; International Student Scholarships (USD 3,000) - $3,000â€“$6,000 per year for new degree-seeking international students with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Priority application deadline for Fall is February 1.; International Student Scholarships (Regular Fall) (USD 3,000) - $3,000â€“$6,000 per year for new degree-seeking international students with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Regular application deadline for Fall is April 1.; International Student Scholarships (Spring) (USD 3,000) - $3,000â€“$6,000 per year for new degree-seeking international students with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Deadline for Spring admission is October 1.; International Student Scholarships (Spring) (USD 3,000) - $3,000â€“$6,000 per year for new degree-seeking international students with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Deadline for Spring admission is December 1.; Mary Eliza Spicer Scholarship - For majors in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.; Meta Miller and Elizabeth Barineau Scholarship - For majors in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.; Winfield S. Barney Scholarship - For majors in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.; Augustine LaRochelle Scholarship - For majors in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.; Karen Bostian McFayen Scholarship - For majors in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.; Anne F. Baecker Scholarship - For majors in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.; Ruth P. Heinemann (RPH) Romance Language Foreign Travel Study Scholarship Fund - Provides financial support for study abroad.; Friends of Romance Language Study Abroad Scholarship - Provides financial support for study abroad.; UNCG GUARANTEE Scholarships - For high-achieving, low-income North Carolina residents. Requires FAFSA and a separate application.; NEXT NC SCHOLARSHIPS (USD 5,000) - Combines federal Pell Grant with state-funded financial aid. Eligible North Carolinians attending a public university can receive at least $5,000. Automatic consideration when filling out FAFSA.; UNCG Chancellor and Spartan Scholarships - For select students demonstrating academic merit and financial need. Requires UNCG Application by March 1 and FAFSA.