University of North Carolina at GreensboroAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
March 1, 2026
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Admissions Department
Greensboro, NC 27412-5001
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required March 15
SAT Only Required March 15
ACT Only Required March 15
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
Greensboro
NC
27412-5001
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
March 1, 2026
Application Fee
$65
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
April 1
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
December 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
89% of 12,948 applicants were admitted
Women
90% of 8,689 applicants were admitted
Men
86% of 4,259 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
2,433 (21%) of 11,460 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,610 (21%) of 7,808 admitted students enrolled
Men
823 (23%) of 3,652 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
25%
3.75 - 3.99
16%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
13.9%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 566 average , 560-670 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
12.5%
Score of 600 - 700
33.3%
Score of 500 - 600
52.1%
Score of 400 - 500
2.1%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 598 average , 590-685 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
14.6%
Score of 600 - 700
58.3%
Score of 500 - 600
27.1%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
22 average , 22-27 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
9.9%
Score of 24 - 29
38.8%
Score of 18 - 23
47%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
4.3%
ACT Math: 21
Score of 30 - 36
5.2%
Score of 24 - 29
33.6%
Score of 18 - 23
44.8%
Score of 12 - 17
13.8%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
2.6%
ACT Eng: 21
Score of 30 - 36
14.7%
Score of 24 - 29
30.2%
Score of 18 - 23
45.7%
Score of 12 - 17
5.6%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
3.9%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 9%
Top quarter: 29%
Top half: 67%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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