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The University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate90%

UNC Pembroke Student Life

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has the Health Careers Club. In fact, more students participate in the Health Careers Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke include Native American Student Organization, Active Minds Braves Chapter, Spectrum and Art Club.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke students' favorite campus events are BraveNation Bash, Hawk Fest and Homecoming Bonfire.

Does The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 25%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 2,331
Number of Students Living On-Campus 1,390
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most The University of North Carolina at Pembroke students live off campus. In 2023, 25% of undergrads at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 68% of students lived off-campus or commuted to The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. There are 2,331 spots available in on-campus housing for all 5,643 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,390 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Athletics

At The University of North Carolina at Pembroke there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Track And Field NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cheerleading Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport

Is The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UNC Pembroke campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

UNC Pembroke offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to The University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, take I-95 N to Pembroke, NC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Fayetteville Airport airport.

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Keep Reading About The University of North Carolina at Pembroke

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UNC Pembroke Students

60%

Women

40%

Men

75%

Full Time

25%

Part Time

93%

In State

7%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

37%

28%

13%

11%

7%

2%

1%

1%

0.13%

Undergraduate Students

5,643

Graduate Students

2,023

Non-Resident / International Students

117

UNC Pembroke Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

7,666

Campus Setting

Rural

Acceptance Rate

90%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$3,496

Out-of-State

$7,496

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

May 1
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