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The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Admissions

Interested in attending The University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

97
%
Acceptance rate
3.36
Average High School GPA
August 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into The University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

97%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UNC Pembroke accepted 97% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 8,526 people applied and 8,278 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
4792 / 4917 (97%)
Men
3486 / 3609 (97%)

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 The University of North Carolina at Pembroke:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

10%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 10% ended up enrolling at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, making their yield rate Low. 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 The University of North Carolina at Pembroke by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UNC Pembroke considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

3.36
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended The University of North Carolina at Pembroke as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.36. 14% of freshmen who attended UNC Pembroke were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 32% 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
4.00
19%
3.75-3.99
11%
3.50-3.74
14%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
15%
2.50-2.99
23%
2.00-2.49
3%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

2%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

10%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
480
75th Percentile
600
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
490
75th Percentile
600

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
September 1
Application notification
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