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University of North Carolina at Pembroke

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  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Pembroke, NC
  • 1,019 reviews
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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      C+
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      B-
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      C-
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      B-
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    About University of North Carolina at Pembroke...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Division II Independents
    Address
    1 University Drive PO Box 1510
    Pembroke, NC 28372
    Branch of
    University of North Carolina System
    Website
    uncp.edu
    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

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    May 1
    Acceptance Rate
    81%
    SAT Range
    910-1070
    ACT Range
    18-21
    Application Fee
    $45
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $11,517/ 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
    $6,863/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    91%

    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
    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.79 responses
    65%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.79 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      142 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      132 Graduates
    • Biology
      112 Graduates
    • Sociology
      104 Graduates
    • Business
      83 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      49 Graduates
    • Nursing
      47 Graduates
    • Psychology
      46 Graduates
    • Communications
      44 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      37 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    4,483Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    998
    Undergrads Over 25
    12%
    Pell Grant
    62%
    Varsity Athletes
    8%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 36 responses
    Report
    • Average
      39%
    • Hard working
      28%
    • Diverse
      19%
    • Procrastinator
      11%
    • Stressed
      3%

      Campus Life

      Freshmen Live On-Campus
      —
      Poll
      56%
      of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.87 responses
      Poll
      65%
      of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.100 responses
      Poll
      What one word or phrase best describes your school?
      Based on 43 responses
      Report
      • Diverse
        51%
      • Quality
        26%
      • Fine
        7%
      • Quaint
        7%
      • Offers more on the outside than the inside.
        5%
      • Home away from home
        2%
      • Underrated
        2%

      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $34,400/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      40%
      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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      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!
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      The experience at UNCP is phenomenal! There are numerous resources on campus and off campus for in-state and out of state students, to be successful. They help you in ALL categories that college students need help in such as, housing, job/money opportunities, tutoring, centers to help with assignments, food banks, plenty of fun activities, & shuttle buses for traveling off campus to local stores. Only thing I would like to see improved, to some point, is just more parking areas. Overall, this university is a well-rounded, filled with diversity & outstanding professors that actually help you.
      I really loved the open and welcoming atmosphere the whole campus held. The professors were engaging and thoughtful of our circumstances and the cost of tuition was great for me! All thinks to the NC promise that the school adopted, I was able to attend college.