Applying to UNCG

Acceptance RateSAT Median
89.83% 1,180
University of North Carolina at Greensboro's acceptance rate is 89.83% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 12,379 students applied and 11,120 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into UNCG.
UNCG's acceptance rate places 28th out of 57 North Carolina colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,180 and the ACT score is 24 at UNCG. UNCG's SAT score ranks 13rd out of 35 North Carolina colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to UNCG, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of University of North Carolina at Greensboro is 89.83% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.50%. 4,054 men and 8,319 women applied to UNCG and 3,577 men and 7,538 women students were accepted.
Among them, 841 men and 1,772 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UNCG.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UNCG
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants12,3794,0548,31906
Admitted11,1203,5777,53805
Enrolled2,6138411,77200
Acceptance Rate 89.83%88.23%90.61%-83.33%
Yield 23.50%23.51%23.51%-0.00%
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 123 students (5% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 248 students (9%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UNCG.
The median SAT score is 1,180 with 600 SAT EBRW and 580 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 620 and 25th percentile is 540 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 22 at UNCG. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 23.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,121, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at UNCG
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total110011801280
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing560600660
SAT Math540580620
ACT Composite222427
ACT Math202326
ACT English212327
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 2,613 first-year students enrolled in UNCG. The proportion of full-time students is 98.74% and part-time students is 1.26%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 32.19% and women students is 67.81%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UNCG.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at UNCG
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total2,6138411,77200
Full-time2,5808271,75300
Part-time33141900
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at UNCG. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
UNCG Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $65 for undergraduate schools and $65 for graduate schools of University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The next table provides general admission information for applying to UNCG.
Admission Information for Applying to UNCG
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$65
Graduate Application Fees$65
Admission Informationadmissions.uncg.edu/
Online Applicationadmissions.uncg.edu/admissions/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within and/or outside a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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