University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC

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1 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W UNC Greensboro is a public, comprehensive university. Founded in 1891 as a women's college, it adopted coeducation when it joined the state system in Its 190-acre campus is located 1-1/2 miles from downtown Greensboro. Web Site Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 15,173 Women 9,957 (65.6%) Men 5,216 (34.4%) Graduate Students 3,474 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 60% of 9,852 applicants were admitted No No March 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.66 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 511 average range of middle 50% 514 average range of middle 50% 489 average range of middle 50% 22 average range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $17,799 Out-of-state: $32,661 Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,733 Out-of-state: $21,595 Room and Board $7,950 Average Percent of Need Met 69% Average Freshman Award $9,951 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $23,265

2 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 754 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 23% of classes students: 18% of classes students: 25% of classes students: 10% of classes students: 7% of classes students: 12% of classes Over 100 students: 5% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Greensboro Population 279,639 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 76% of freshmen, 33% of all students NCAA Division I Spartan 77% of women participate 25% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 78.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 30.6% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 4.6% Asian 27.5% Black/African-American 6.8% Hispanic/Latino 4.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 55.0% White 1.4% Unknown 2.8% from 55 countries

3 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is not accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 2 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required March 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office Writing component required SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 1400 Spring Garden Street City, State, Zip Greensboro, NC Phone (336) Fax (336) Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@uncg.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $55 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission March 1 Rolling, notification begins September 15 May 1 No Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted

4 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X

5 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 60% of 9,852 applicants were admitted 60% of 6,816 applicants were admitted 60% of 3,036 applicants were admitted 4,274 (72%) of 5,909 admitted students enrolled 2,870 (70%) of 4,086 admitted students enrolled 1,404 (77%) of 1,823 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % SAT Critical Reading Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % SAT Writing Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % 511 average range of middle 50% 514 average range of middle 50% 489 average range of middle 50% Average GPA and Above 52% % % % % ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of 5 or Below 0% 22 average range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 16% Top quarter: 43% Top half: 82% Bottom half: 18% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer

6 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $17,799 Out-of-state: $32,661 Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,733 Out-of-state: $21,595 Room and Board $7,950 Books and Supplies $916 Other Expenses $2,200 Payment Plans Credit card, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Web Site Net Price Calculator URL finaid@uncg.edu Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 15 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is Cost to File Free PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 69% Average Award $9,951 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,782 (74.8%) of freshmen 1,757 (98.6%) of applicants 1,713 (97.5%) of applicants with financial need 377 (22.0%) of aid recipients Received by 1,565 (91.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,089 Received by 1,389 (81.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,367 Received by 1,304 (76.1%) of aid recipients 32 (1.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,974 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 70% Average Award $9,757 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 9,462 (75.0%) of undergraduates 9,379 (74.4%) of applicants 9,093 (97.0%) of applicants with financial need 2,328 (25.6%) of aid recipients Received by 7,560 (83.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,619 Received by 7,413 (81.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,199 Received by 5,625 (61.9%) of aid recipients 286 (2.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,482

7 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 73% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $23,265 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Non-Need-Based Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Computer Science, Communication, Education, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Business Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Dance, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Theater/Drama, Music, Performing Arts, Dance Community Service, Junior Miss, Leadership, Religious Involvement Religious Involvement, Leadership, Junior Miss, Community Service Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Religious Affiliation, Veterans, Veterans' Children Adult Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Handicapped Students, Veterans' Children, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Religious Affiliation, Veterans, International Students

8 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available

9 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting African-American/Black Studies Anthropology Apparel and Textiles, General Art Teacher Education Art/Art Studies, General Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Biochemistry Biology Teacher Education Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business/Managerial Economics Chemistry, General Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General Computer Science Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Dance, General Drama and Dance Teacher Education Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Economics, General Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General English/Language Arts Teacher Education Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies Finance, General Fine/Studio Arts, General Foodservice Systems Administration/Management French Language Teacher Education French Language and Literature Geography German Language and Literature History, General Hospitality Administration/Management, General Human Development and Family Studies, General Interior Design International Business/Trade/Commerce Jazz/Jazz Studies Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Kinesiology and Exercise Science Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics, General Music Performance, General Music Teacher Education Music Theory and Composition Music, General Nutrition Sciences Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Philosophy Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Public Health Education and Promotion Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Religion/Religious Studies Secondary Education and Teaching Social Science Teacher Education Social Studies Teacher Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Language Teacher Education Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, General Speech Communication and Rhetoric Women's Studies

10 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Education BS/MS Accounting, BS Biology/MS Chemistry, BS/MS Chemistry, BS/MS Computer Science, BA Economics/MPA Public Affairs, BS Kinesiology/MS in Athletic Training (MSAT), BA Political Science/Master of Public Affairs (MPA) Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Internships, Washington semester Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available

11 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 754 Part-Time Faculty 198 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 81% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 23% of classes students: 18% of classes students: 25% of classes students: 10% of classes students: 7% of classes students: 12% of classes Over 100 students: 5% of classes 2-9 students: 17% of discussion sections/labs students: 28% of discussion sections/labs students: 50% of discussion sections/labs students: 1% of discussion sections/labs students: 1% of discussion sections/labs students: 2% of discussion sections/labs Over 100 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Yes Holdings 2,136,703 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers on Campus 360 Internet/ Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

12 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science in Athletic Training, Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, Master of Science, Master of Music, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Library and Information Studies, Master of School Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Education, Master of Public Health, Master of Public Affairs Master's Programs of Study Accounting Adult Education Adult Nursing Applied Economics Architecture Art/Fine Arts Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Chemistry Child and Family Studies Classics Clinical Psychology Cognitive Sciences Communication Disorders Communication--General Community Health Computer Science Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies Counseling Psychology Counselor Education Criminal Justice and Criminology Curriculum and Instruction Dance Developmental Psychology Early Childhood Education Economic Development Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology English English Education English as a Second Language Film, Television, and Video Production Finance and Banking Foreign Languages Education French Gender Studies Genetic Counseling Geographic Information Systems Geography Gerontological Nursing Gerontology Hispanic Studies Hispanic and Latin American Languages Historic Preservation History Human Development Information Studies Interior Design Kinesiology and Movement Studies Liberal Studies Library Science Management Information Systems Marketing Marriage and Family Therapy Mathematics Mathematics Education Media Studies Middle School Education Multilingual and Multicultural Education Museum Studies Music Music Education Nonprofit Management Nurse Anesthesia Nursing Education Nursing and Healthcare Administration Nursing--General Nutrition Political Science Psychology--General Public Affairs Reading Education Recreation and Park Management Rhetoric School Psychology Science Education Social Psychology Social Sciences Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Special Education Supply Chain Management Technical Writing Textile Design Theater Women's Studies Writing

13 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Public Health Doctoral Programs of Study Adult Education Adult Nursing Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Child and Family Studies Clinical Psychology Cognitive Sciences Communication Disorders Community Health Counseling Psychology Counselor Education Curriculum and Instruction Developmental Psychology Early Childhood Education Economic Development Economics Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Measurement and Evaluation Educational Media/Instructional Technology Elementary Education English English Education English as a Second Language Foreign Languages Education Geographic Information Systems Geography Gerontological Nursing Higher Education History Human Development Kinesiology and Movement Studies Management Information Systems Marketing Marriage and Family Therapy Mathematics Mathematics Education Middle School Education Multilingual and Multicultural Education Museum Studies Music Music Education Nurse Anesthesia Nursing Education Nursing and Healthcare Administration Nursing--General Nutrition Psychology--General Reading Education Rhetoric School Psychology Science Education Social Psychology Social Sciences Education Special Education Supply Chain Management Technical Writing Textile Design Women's Studies

14 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Greensboro Population 279,639 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Large city 210 acres Temperature 26.6 average low in January, 83.6 average high in September Rain 116 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 10 mile(s) from campus in Greensboro 1 mile(s) from campus in Greensboro 1 mile(s) from campus in Greensboro HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 67% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing 76% of freshmen, 33% of all students Freshmen are guaranteed housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered

15 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Spartan Gold, navy, and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Golf x x x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x

16 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra 77% of women participate 25% of men participate Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

17 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 15,173 Women 9,957 (65.6%) Men 5,216 (34.4%) Full-Time Undergraduates 12,773 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 22 All Graduate Students 3,474 Yes 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 4.6% Asian 27.5% Black/African-American 6.8% Hispanic/Latino 4.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 55.0% White 1.4% Unknown 2.8% from 55 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 78.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 30.6% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 50.1% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 56.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. Copyright 2016