University of North Carolina at Greensboro

History

Charles Duncan McIver founded the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in the year 1891. The school began as a women

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Information Summary

Ranks 17th in North Carolina and 590th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about) 85.5
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance $21,297
Admission Success rate N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores 25 / 1160
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty 19 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time) 77% / 30%
Enrollment Total (all students) 20,106

Academics

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public university that is part of the University of North Carolina system. This university is classified for “community engagement” in curriculum and as a

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Admissions

Undergraduate

All domestic applicants must complete an application and include the necessary fee by the deadline. Students must also submit official high school transcripts and high school diplomas or GED; official copy of ACT or SAT scores, including writing component; and official college transcript from all post-secondary institutions attended. Internationals students must apply for admission through the International Programs Center. The application deadline for the spring semester is early December, fall semester (priority) is early November, or fall semester is early March and early July.

Graduate

Students are strongly encouraged to read the Graduate Admissions Guide before completing the admission application and submitting the non-refundable application fee. Students need to submit an official transcript for all universities and colleges attended, three letters of recommendation from former employers, former professors, or close acquaintances; additional required material which may include portfolios, resumes, personal statements, auditions, and writing samples; official copies of GRE scores and IELTS or TOEFL to validate English proficiency. The application and all documentation must be submitted by early July for the fall semester, early October for the spring semester, and early April for the summer session.

Financial Aid

Students interested in receiving financial aid for the upcoming school year must complete the FAFSA form to determine eligibility. Financial aid options range for grants and work-study programs to scholarships and assistantships. The type of financial aid comes in the form of state and federal funding. An abundance of scholarships are available from the university and outside sources.

A few of the scholarships that are available from the university include Alpha Phi Omega Scholarship, Louise and Sam Adams Scholarship, Adwa University Scholarship, Elizabeth Gant Bennett Scholarship, and Nita Parker Brogdon Scholarship. Students can find a long list of available grants and scholarships on the financial aid section of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s website.

Students may also choose to use provide lenders for financial aid. Loans may be available with lower interest rates and terms depending on the creditworthiness of the lender. Students may want to compare lenders to get the best possible rate. Loans must be repaid so students should borrow wisely.

Student Financial Aid Details

Ranks 4786th for the average student loan amount.
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Students

The campus of University of North Carolina at Greensboro has many historical structures and unique landmarks. Historical structures include Spencer hall (1904, 1907), Aycock Auditorium (1927), Chancellor

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Athletics

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has 18 athletic teams, which include wrestling, women

Traditions

Many of the campus traditions take place around the Eliot University Center and University Dinner Hall near the clock tower and

Bibliography

  • Betts, Doris and Erica Eisdorfer. Carolina: Photographs from the First State University. Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina Press, 2008. Print.
  • Lucas, Adam. Carolina Basketball: A Century of Excellence. Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina Press, 2010. Print.
  • University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 17 April 2011. Web. 17 April 2011.

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