Greensboro College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	494
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	88%
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	30%

Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, Greensboro College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that Greensboro College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Greensboro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Greensboro College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Greensboro College is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Greensboro College is 68% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Greensboro College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,960

Cost of attendance at Greensboro College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,960

Cost of attendance at Greensboro College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Greensboro College received on average $15,982 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$15,982

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	86	64%	$4,900	$421,442
Other Federal Grant	101	75%	$5,474	$552,838
State Grant/Scholarships	79	59%	$6,818	$538,645
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	134	100%	$7,837	$1,050,095
Total Grant & Scholarships	134	100%	$15,982	$2,141,578

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Greensboro College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Greensboro College students is 30.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 22.9%.

30.1%

African American 19.0% 16 students
white 37.6% 41 students
hispanic 37.5% 3 students
Mixed Race 40.0% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Football USA South Athletic Conference
Baseball USA South Athletic Conference
Basketball USA South Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Greensboro College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Greensboro College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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