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University of North Carolina at Pembroke

#298 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Pembroke, NC
  • 1,099 reviews
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    UNC Pembroke is delivering instruction primarily in an in-person format with some courses operating in a hybrid model and about 40% offered online. Extensive health and safety measures are in place to prioritize the health of students and employees. For more information, please visit uncp.edu/covid. Learn More

    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      C+
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      A-
    8. Location
      C-
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      B-
    uncp.edu
    One University Drive
    Pembroke, NC 28372
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    About UNC Pembroke...
    Branch of
    University of North Carolina System
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Division II Independents
    From University of North Carolina at Pembroke

    Founded in 1887as a normal school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke today proudly enrolls 7,698 students as one of the most diverse campuses in the South. UNCP offers 41 undergraduate and 17 graduate degree programs on a growing campus conveniently located in southeastern North Carolina near interstates I-95 and I-74.

    At UNCP, you will find small classes and world-class professors who know you by name, a vibrant campus life, and a community rich in heritage and culture. If you want a high-quality, affordable education and an exceptional experience, UNCP is the right fit for you.

    However you define success and wherever you want to go in life, YOU CAN GET THERE FROM HERE. When you CHOOSE UNCP, you CHOOSE heritage, opportunity, connection, and an experience like no other.

    We invite you to explore all that UNCP has to offer and let us exceed your expectations. We hope to see you on campus soon and that you will CHOOSE to be a BRAVE!

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    University of North Carolina at Pembroke Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    July 15
    Acceptance Rate
    81%
    SAT Range
    930-1080
    ACT Range
    17-21
    Application Fee
    $55
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $9,888/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,143/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    90%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    71%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.68 responses
    57%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.84 responses
    64%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.84 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      136 Graduates
    • Biology
      115 Graduates
    • Sociology
      95 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      93 Graduates
    • Business
      90 Graduates
    • Nursing
      58 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      55 Graduates
    • Communications
      49 Graduates
    • Psychology
      42 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      28 Graduates
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    3+2 Engineering at UNCP

    Interesting in a career as an engineer? Start at UNCP, finish at NC State and earn 2 degrees in just 5 years! Prepare for your successful career in electrical, civil or environmental engineering at two of the best colleges in North Carolina. 3+2 students follow a prescribed schedule throughout their program and will receive additional mentorship and support in the transition to NC State.

    Online

    Online Programs Offered
    5
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    5
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      29%
    • On Campus
      52%
    • Online
      19%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    4,945Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,124
    Undergrads Over 25
    14%
    Pell Grant
    63%
    Varsity Athletes
    8%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 33 responses
    • Average
      45%
    • Hard working
      36%
    • Procrastinator
      15%
    • Stressed
      3%
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      Campus Life

      Freshmen Live On-Campus
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      Poll
      55%
      of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.92 responses
      Poll
      63%
      of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.105 responses
      Poll
      What one word or phrase best describes your school?
      Based on 47 responses
      • Diverse
        55%
      • Quality
        23%
      • Fine
        6%
      • Quaint
        6%
      • Offers more on the outside than the inside.
        4%
      • Home away from home
        2%
      • Underrated
        2%
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      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $34,400/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      41%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      90%
      National
      83%
      90%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.39 responses
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      University of North Carolina at Pembroke Reviews

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      Pembroke is the kind of college that grows on you. When you first arrive there, you mostly see what's wrong with the campus. It's too small, there's nothing to do, it's old, etc. Just over the course of four years I had an amazing experience there I could not have gotten anywhere else. Teeming with diversity, you will meet individuals from all over the world. Small classes insure that you get personalized education. The overall infrastructure could be improve (i.e. dorms and certain class buildings), but they are always improving the campus. They have recently built new apartment dorms, a new student health building with a counseling center, bought new desks for the classrooms, new streets, and more! Take a chance on UNCP. It is a fantastic starter school for a low price.
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      College is an amazing step in your life that I encourage people to take. College at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke has been amazing. It is a completely different environment. It has been a place for me to make new friends and experience new things. The food is better than what I imagined it to be. Classes are a bit hard at first but like anything else, you get used to it the more you do it. They have something for everyone here to do and enjoy. They have events on campus quite often, they have clubs you can join, they have basketball courts and gyms, they even have a game room with a bowling alley, ping pong tables, game systems, and pool tables! My experience at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke has been amazing and I urge any and everybody to come and see what the Braves are all about!
      The process of enrolling into UNCPembroke was very seamless. The staff was extremely helpful. I like the smaller class sizes and the personal relationship with the professors and staff members. I am also thankful for the NC Promise, which makes the cost of tuition less expensive. I have been on this journey for quite sometime as a Non-traditional student. The staff and my advisors have been a constant means of support And encouragement. I am currently enrolled in online classes and I must say that the transition from classroom to online has been seamless as well. I admit that as a non-traditional student, I was quite skeptical of online classes versus the traditional classroom setting, but UNCP has been very helpful with that transition. The professors are very personable and are always available to assist in any way that they can.
      The campus is very beautiful and clean as well as being easy to navigate.
      The buildings are immaculate. Scheduling test proctors is also simple.
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