- Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 590–685 reading and writing, 560–670 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 22–27 composite
- Average net price: $10,592 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of North Carolina at Greensboro reported: an acceptance rate of 89% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 22–27.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of North Carolina at Greensboro reviews each application.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro GPA requirements
University of North Carolina at Greensboro requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of North Carolina at Greensboro hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro acceptance rate
University of North Carolina at Greensboro admitted 11,460 of 12,948 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public 4-year university in Greensboro, North Carolina, with 14,416 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of North Carolina at Greensboro in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 590 | 615 | 685 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 590 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT English | 21 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 22 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1193 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of North Carolina at Greensboro looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of North Carolina at Greensboro awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $10,592 a year at University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is the University of North Carolina at Greensboro hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of North Carolina at Greensboro admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
A lot: University of North Carolina at Greensboro requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can I get into the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of North Carolina at Greensboro admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
Check University of North Carolina at Greensboro's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of North Carolina at Greensboro was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 2% sent SAT scores and 10% sent ACT scores.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
University of North Carolina at Greensboro requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are the University of North Carolina at Greensboro's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of North Carolina at Greensboro's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 590–685 in reading and writing and 560–670 in math; ACT composite 22–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How many applicants get into the University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
University of North Carolina at Greensboro's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 11,460 of 12,948 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What do students pay at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $10,592 a year at University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
Yes. University of North Carolina at Greensboro awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro if a parent went there?
No. University of North Carolina at Greensboro doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of North Carolina at Greensboro's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of North Carolina at GreensboroU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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