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University of North Carolina at Pembroke

University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a medium, public institution located in Pembroke, nc. Founded in 1887, University of North Carolina at Pembroke offers undergraduate degrees in 42 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 5,544 undergraduates
cost $3,495 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of North Carolina at Pembroke? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 89.7%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.46
Application fee $55
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of North Carolina at Pembroke is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Sociology
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Biology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $3,495
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,052
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,986
Cost of attendance* $18,533
Average financial aid package $11,235
Estimated cost $7,298 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $7,495
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,052
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,986
Cost of attendance* $22,533
Average financial aid package $11,235
Estimated cost $11,298 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of North Carolina at Pembroke has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,544, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

8,140

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
23%
African American %
18%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
9%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
37%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of North Carolina at Pembroke, students love their Health Careers Club, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map One University Drive, Pembroke, NC 28372-1510
phone 910-521-6450
address https://www.uncp.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Health careers club

Native american student organization

Active minds braves chapter

Spectrum

Art club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of North Carolina at Pembroke to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

University of North Carolina at Pembroke is located in Pembroke, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina at Pembroke? 

The acceptance rate for University of North Carolina at Pembroke is 90%.

What’s the average GPA for University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

The average high school GPA for University of North Carolina at Pembroke students was 3.46.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of North Carolina at Pembroke?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of North Carolina at Pembroke including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $74,132.

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