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    University of North Carolina at Pembroke

    Pembroke, NC · South

    University of North Carolina at Pembroke has an acceptance rate of 93.3% and a middle-50% SAT range of 970-1200. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.

    Acceptance rate
    93.3%
    SAT mid-50
    970-1200
    Cost after aid
    $10,260
    Graduation rate
    44%

    What University of North Carolina at Pembroke says matters

    How University of North Carolina at Pembroke rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    93%
    7,627 of 8,178
    Yield
    11%
    801 enrolled
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    93%3,519 of 3,779
    Women
    93%4,108 of 4,399

    Very important

    • Academic GPA

    Important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Standardized test scores

    Considered

    • Class rank
    • Application essay
    • Recommendations
    • Interview
    • Talent or ability
    • Character or personal qualities
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency

    Not considered

    • Extracurricular activities
    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Religious affiliation or commitment
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience
    • Level of applicant's interest

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure University of North Carolina at Pembroke published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission98

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    Yes
    SAT
    X
    ACT
    X
    AP
    X
    CLEP
    X
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    No

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    3,779
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    4,399
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    3,519
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    4,108
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    337
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    18
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    423
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    23
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    8,178
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    7,627
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    801
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    4,520
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    4,230
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    645
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,289
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    1,092
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    99
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    2,369
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    2,305
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    57
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    0

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    Yes

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Important
    Class rank
    Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Important
    Application Essay
    Considered
    Recommendation(s)
    Considered
    Interview
    Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Not Considered
    Talent/ability
    Considered
    Character/personal qualities
    Considered
    First generation
    Not Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Considered
    State residency
    Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Not Considered
    Work experience
    Not Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Not Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0
    Submitting SAT Scores
    19
    Submitting ACT Scores
    84
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    0
    SAT Math: Total
    0
    SAT Composite: Total
    0
    ACT Composite: Total
    0
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    14%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    34%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    70%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    30%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    9.0%
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    81%
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    21%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    12%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    14%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    14%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    11%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    24%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    3.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    100%
    Total
    100
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.43
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    95%

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    Yes
    Amount of application fee:
    55
    Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
    Yes
    Same fee
    X
    Application closing date (fall)
    7
    Priority Date
    1
    Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
    Yes
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    X
    Other Date
    2
    Yes, in part
    6
    No
    1
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Yes
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    1 year
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    No
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    No
    Transfer Admission37

    Fall Applicants

    Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
    Yes
    Men
    495
    Women
    1,043
    Another Gender
    0
    Unknown
    1,538
    Total
    466
    Men
    1,019
    Women
    0
    Another Gender
    1,485
    Unknown
    252
    Total
    551
    Men
    0
    Women
    803

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    X
    Spring
    X
    Summer
    X
    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    No
    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.0
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    Meet campus safety standards
    Fall
    7
    Winter
    15
    Fall
    12
    Winter
    1
    Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?
    No
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
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    Transfer Credit Policies

    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    30
    American Council on Education (ACE)
    Yes
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    Yes
    DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
    Yes
    Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
    Yes
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://www.uncp.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/military-and-veterans
    Academic Offerings and Policies20

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    X
    Cross-registration
    X
    Distance learning
    X
    Double major
    X
    Dual enrollment
    X
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    X
    Exchange student program (domestic)
    X
    Independent study
    X
    Internships
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Teacher certification program
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    X
    English (including composition)
    X
    History
    X
    Intensive writing
    X
    Mathematics
    X
    Philosophy
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Student Life34

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    13%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    0
    Percent of women who join sororities
    2.0%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    70%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    30%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    2.0%
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    7.6%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    3.0%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    2.0%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    29%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    71%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    35%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18.6
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18.9
    Average age of full-time students
    23
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    26

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    X
    Choral groups
    X
    Concert band
    X
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Jazz band
    X
    Literary magazine
    X
    Marching band
    X
    Model UN
    X
    Music ensembles
    X
    Radio station
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    X
    Television station
    X
    Yearbook
    X

    Housing

    Coed dorms
    X
    Apartments for single students
    X
    Annual Expenses35

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://www.uncp.edu/sites/default/files/netcalc/index.html
    If your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.
    X

    Public Tuition

    Tuition: In-district
    1000
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    1000
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    5000
    Tuition: Non-resident
    5000
    Tuition: In-district
    1000
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    1000
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    5000
    Tuition: Non-resident
    5000

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    2648
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    11858
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    5762
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    6096
    Required Fees:
    2648
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    11858
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    5762
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    6096

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    12

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    No
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    No

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1000
    Transportation:
    1224
    Other expenses:
    2083
    Books and supplies:
    1000
    Transportation
    2448
    Other expenses:
    2083
    Books and supplies:
    1000
    Food and housing total*
    9049
    Transportation:
    2448
    Other expenses:
    2083

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS:
    42
    In-district:
    42
    In-state (out-of-district):
    208
    Out-of-state:
    208
    Financial Aid99

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    61
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    4,681
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    55
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    2,574
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    153
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    4,335
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    213
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    1,537
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    14
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    1,156
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    2

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    18391438

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    2248944
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    1626915
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    343882
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    22611179
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    18866359
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    18866359
    Total Self-Help
    586478
    Parent Loans
    647659
    Athletic Awards
    65102

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    273853
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    426108
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    515140
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    1280203
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    4166147
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    4166147
    Total Self-Help
    1017409
    Parent Loans
    974739

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    761
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    657
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    536
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    534
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    491
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    446
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    51
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    20
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    69%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    11672
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    7694
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    2880
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4884
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    3,944
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    3,129
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    2,708
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    2,695
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2,509
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    2,113
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    326
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    89
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    73%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    12325
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    7493
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3272
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    5656
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    1,390
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    806
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    736
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    723
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    667
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    489
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    100
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    14
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    68%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    11047
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    5878
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    2971
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    6242

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    339
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    338
    D. State loan programs.
    3
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    66
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    66
    D. State loan programs.
    1
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    23066
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    23035
    D. State loan programs.
    11083

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    X

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:
    X
    Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:
    3
    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    1

    Financial Aid Reply

    Students must reply by (date):
    7
    or within____weeks of notification.
    31

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    X
    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    X
    Alumni affiliation
    X
    Art
    X
    Athletics
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    Academics
    X
    Art
    X
    Athletics
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    CDS-H Page 6 Common Data Set 2024-2025
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred25

    Diploma/Certificates

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Natural resources and conservation
    1.1
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    0.3
    Communication/journalism
    2.7
    Computer and information sciences
    3.6
    Education
    4.6
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    0.8
    English
    0.8
    Biological/life sciences
    9.2
    Mathematics and statistics
    0.3
    Military science and military technologies
    28
    Interdisciplinary studies
    18.9
    Parks and recreation
    6.2
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0.4
    Physical sciences
    1.8
    Psychology
    3.8
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    9.1
    Public administration and social services
    3.2
    Social sciences
    9.7
    Visual and performing arts
    2.2
    Health professions and related programs
    6.2
    Business/marketing
    14
    History
    1.2
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence133

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    337
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    189
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    1,049
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    1,577
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    423
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    251
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    1,694
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    2,372
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate students: another gender
    0
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    5,437
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    2,237
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    7,674
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total Graduate Students: unknown
    0
    Total All Students: unknown
    0

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    57
    Hispanic/Latino
    106
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    228
    White, non-Hispanic
    193
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    107
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    8
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    3
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    88
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    11
    TOTAL
    801
    Nonresidents
    226
    Hispanic/Latino
    594
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    1,455
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,766
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    756
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    47
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    9
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    406
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    71
    TOTAL
    5,330
    Nonresidents
    230
    Hispanic/Latino
    602
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    1,473
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,818
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    767
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    55
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    9
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    411
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    72
    TOTAL
    5,437

    Persistence

    Bachelor's degrees
    1,204
    Master's degrees
    716
    Post-Master's certificates
    28

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    764
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    149
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    299
    Total
    1,212
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    2
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    2
    Total
    4
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    762
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    149
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    297
    Total
    1,208
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    176
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    49
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    96
    Total
    321
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    105
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    17
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    36
    Total
    158
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    32
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    4
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    11
    Total
    47
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    313
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    70
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    143
    Total
    526
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    41.1
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    47
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    48.1
    Total
    43.5
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    632
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    161
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    229
    Total
    1,022
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    632
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    161
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    229
    Total
    1,022
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    138
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    53
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    91
    Total
    282
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    78
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    29
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    27
    Total
    134
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    25
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    6
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    8
    Total
    39
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    241
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    88
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    126
    Total
    455
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    38.1
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    54.7
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    55
    Total
    44.5
    2021 Cohort
    0
    2020 Cohort
    0
    2021 Cohort
    21
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size49

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    306
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    80
    C. Total number who are women
    162
    D. Total number who are men
    144
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    14
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    237
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    67
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    2
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    15
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    124
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    31
    C. Total number who are women
    74
    D. Total number who are men
    50
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    1
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    62%
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    60
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    1
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    1
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    19
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    430
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    111
    C. Total number who are women
    236
    D. Total number who are men
    194
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    15
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    299
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    127
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    3
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    1
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    34

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    14
    based on ____ students
    4,445
    and ____ faculty
    326

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    147
    10-19
    147
    20-29
    281
    30-39
    205
    40-49
    67
    50-99
    20
    100+
    0
    Total
    0
    2-9
    30
    10-19
    30
    20-29
    46
    30-39
    18
    40-49
    7
    50-99
    3
    100+
    0
    Total
    0
    Source: University of North Carolina at Pembroke's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About University of North Carolina at Pembroke

    University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a small public university in Pembroke, NC, in a city setting.

    What University of North Carolina at Pembroke looks for

    University of North Carolina at Pembroke admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

      University of North Carolina at Pembroke's middle 50% SAT range is 970 to 1200. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 18 to 23. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

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

      University of North Carolina at Pembroke admits roughly 93% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does University of North Carolina at Pembroke actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $10,260 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is University of North Carolina at Pembroke a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of North Carolina at Pembroke as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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