University of North Carolina Greensboro
Admissions
Interested in attending University of North Carolina Greensboro?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of North Carolina Greensboro, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of North Carolina Greensboro?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, UNC Greensboro accepted 89% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 12,379 people applied and 11,120 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of North Carolina Greensboro:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 20% ended up enrolling at University of North Carolina Greensboro, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of North Carolina Greensboro by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things UNC Greensboro considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Application Essay
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Volunteer Work
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of North Carolina Greensboro?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of North Carolina Greensboro as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.58. 1% of freshmen who attended UNC Greensboro were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 8% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
UNC Greensboro is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of North Carolina Greensboro. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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