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University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, North Carolina · Public

97%acceptance rate
835–1068SAT middle 50%
14–20ACT middle 50%
$9,687average net price, in-state

University of North Carolina at Pembroke admitted 97% of 8,526 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 835–1068 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 45% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision
March 1, 2027

The application fee is $55 ($45 for international applicants), and University of North Carolina at Pembroke accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

University of North Carolina at Pembroke doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How University of North Carolina at Pembroke rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • GPA

Important

  • Course rigor
  • Test scores

Considered

  • Class rank
  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • Where you live
  • State residency

Not considered

  • Activities
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Religion
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.43 GPA. 14% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.019%
  • 3.75–3.9911%
  • 3.50–3.7414%
  • 3.25–3.4915%
  • 3.00–3.2415%
  • 2.50–2.9923%
  • 2.00–2.493%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $18,665 in-state and $22,665 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $9,687 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$7,922
  • $30–48k$9,526
  • $48–75k$10,905
  • $75–110k$13,204
  • $110k+$15,323

Quick answers

What is University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s acceptance rate?

University of North Carolina at Pembroke admitted 97% of applicants: 8,278 of 8,526 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s application deadline?

University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s 2026–27 deadline is March 1, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.

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

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 835 to 1068, with a median around 915. A score at or above 915 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s application fee?

The application fee is $55 ($45 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and University of North Carolina at Pembroke accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.

Does University of North Carolina at Pembroke have supplemental essays?

No. University of North Carolina at Pembroke doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.

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