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University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 2,330
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 92%
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 43%

Located in Pembroke, North Carolina, UNCP is a public, 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 92% indicates that UNCP is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of North Carolina at Pembroke 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at UNCP is reported to be 43%, 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 49%.

The student retention rate of 73% at UNCP suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,495

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina at Pembroke in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

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

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,495

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina at Pembroke in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at University of North Carolina at Pembroke received on average $6,136 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.

$6,136
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 484 56% $5,059 $2,448,359
Other Federal Grant 489 57% $5,332 $2,607,271
State Grant/Scholarships 561 65% $1,733 $972,255
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 346 40% $2,299 $795,321
Total Grant & Scholarships 713 83% $6,136 $4,374,847

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of North Carolina at Pembroke 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 University of North Carolina at Pembroke students is 43.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.2%.

43.2%

  • asian 45.8% 11 students
  • African American 47.0% 210 students
  • white 43.4% 174 students
  • unknown 41.2% 7 students
  • hispanic 34.8% 31 students
  • Mixed Race 36.0% 18 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Conference Carolinas
  • Baseball Conference Carolinas
  • Basketball Conference Carolinas
  • Track and Cross Country Conference Carolinas

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of North Carolina at Pembroke provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of North Carolina at Pembroke 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

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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