The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is 92%. Last year, 11,515 students applied to The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and 10,587 were admitted.

If you are planning on applying to The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 3/1 and the fee for the application costs $65.

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro's admissions stats.

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	0.43%
Mean SAT Score	1083
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	5%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	8%
Waitlist	No

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	3 1	–

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Considering Applying Early to The University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro accepts roughly 82% of early action applicants and 92% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro admitted 5,15 of the 6,319 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to boost their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Admissions

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Transferring to The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

What does The University of North Carolina at Greensboro consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with The University of North Carolina at Greensboro for more information on admission factors.

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Application Requirements

To apply to The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with The University of North Carolina at Greensboro's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	Essay required with complete application by Early Application deadline for automatic scholarship consideration.
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into The University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

Students admitted to The University of North Carolina at Greensboro have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 90.05% submitted a class rank. At The University of North Carolina at Greensboro 0.43% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 6.35% were in the top 25% and 30.57% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	28.19%
3.75 and 3.99	14.91%
3.50 and 3.74	15.63%
3.25 and 3.49	15.81%
3.00 and 3.24	13.16%
2.50 and 2.9	12.13%
2.00 and 2.49	0.17%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to The University of North Carolina at Greensboro directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 5% of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 8% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for The University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

To be competitive with other The University of North Carolina at Greensboro applicants, you should strive to score between 1110 and 1280 (or higher!) on the SAT. At The University of North Carolina at Greensboro 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1280 and 25% of scored lower than 1110, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a The University of North Carolina at Greensboro student is 1083.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro students scored 620 or higher and 75% of students scored 570 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.

To be most competitive at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, you should strive to earn between 22 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for The University of North Carolina at Greensboro's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for The University of North Carolina at Greensboro students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

More Information on Transferring to The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 15. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in The University of North Carolina at Greensboro during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to The University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

❌ Students who are admitted to The University of North Carolina at Greensboro must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does The University of North Carolina at Greensboro accept transfer credits?

✅ The University of North Carolina at Greensboro accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does The University of North Carolina at Greensboro accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ The University of North Carolina at Greensboro accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to The University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

❌ No, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is The University of North Carolina at Greensboro's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is 92%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

❌ The University of North Carolina at Greensboro does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro was 82% in 2021.

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