The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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How strong are the academics at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
18
Average class size
28%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

UNC Pembroke has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
180
10-19
253
20-29
209
30-39
71
40-49
23
50-99
3

Honors Programs

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on UNC Pembroke's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke:

71%
First-year retention rate
28%
4-year grad rate
45%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are The University of North Carolina at Pembroke's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Sociology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
93.8
116.84
139.88
162.92
185.96
209

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • American Indian/Native American Studies 4
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 113
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 198
  • Accounting 7
  • Business/Commerce, General 0
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 34
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 40
  • Information Technology 33
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 50
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 20
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 7
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 5
  • Music Teacher Education 2
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 8
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 49
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
History
  • History, General 10
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 131
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 7
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 209
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 7
  • Environmental Studies 6
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 83
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 20
  • Physics, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 66
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 50
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 127
  • Political Science and Government, General 25
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 24
  • Music, General 12
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
  • Music Performance, General 0

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