UNC Greensboro
University of North Carolina at Greensboro · Greensboro, North Carolina · Public
UNC Greensboro admitted 90% of 12,379 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1100–1280 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 58% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
UNC Greensboro’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- March 1, 2027
The application fee is $65, and UNC Greensboro accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check UNC Greensboro’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $22,313 in-state and $38,059 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $10,592 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is UNC Greensboro’s acceptance rate?
UNC Greensboro admitted 90% of applicants: 11,120 of 12,379 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is UNC Greensboro’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular decision is due March 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for UNC Greensboro?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1100 to 1280, with a median around 1180. A score at or above 1180 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is UNC Greensboro’s application fee?
The application fee is $65 for 2026–27, and UNC Greensboro accepts the Common App fee waiver.
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