University of North Carolina at Greensboro Admission
Application Fee
$65
Graduate Application Fee
$65
Acceptance Rate
89.83%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
23.50%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,343
SAT Scores
1,180
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 11,515 students have applied and 10,587 students have allowed to admit to University of North Carolina at Greensboro (Acceptance rate: 91.94%). UNCG's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 22.13 % where 2,343 students have finally enrolled out of 10,587 admitted students.
UNCG acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as North Carolina A & T State University and East Carolina University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 68.12%).
UNCG enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 19.53%).
How to Apply to University of North Carolina at Greensboro
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UNCG. UNCG offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | admissions.uncg.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | admissions.uncg.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | fia.uncg.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://fia.uncg.edu/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | military.uncg.edu/education-benefits |
| Disability Service | ods.uncg.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UNCG and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro is 1,180 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of North Carolina at Greensboro is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,105). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | 1,180 | 24 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,105 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina | 1,122 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 123 students submitted SAT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,180 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 610 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 580 | 620 |
| Total | 1,110 | 1,190 | 1,280 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 214 students submitted ACT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 24 | 27 |
| English | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 19 | 23 | 25 |
UNCG Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |