More selective than 15% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
5% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 9% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UNCG over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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UNCG SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UNCG is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590 | 685 |
| SAT math | 560 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1150 | 1355 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UNCG admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 89% | 590–685 | 560–670 | 22–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 90% | 560–660 | 540–620 | 22–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UNCG compared with other North Carolina colleges?
UNCG has the 48th-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Fayetteville State University | 82% | 38% | $7,892 |
| 45 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | 85% | 48% | $20,689 |
| 46 | North Carolina Central University | 87% | 42% | $15,359 |
| 47 | Campbell University | 87% | 61% | $24,516 |
| 48 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | 89% | 56% | $10,965 |
| 49 | East Carolina University | 89% | 63% | $15,739 |
| 50 | Appalachian State University | 90% | 75% | $16,836 |
| 51 | Wingate University | 91% | 46% | $20,748 |
| 52 | University of North Carolina Asheville | 92% | 54% | $12,250 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at UNCG
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UNCG admissions questions
What is the UNCG acceptance rate?
University of North Carolina at Greensboro accepts 89% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 11,120 of 12,379 applicants were admitted.
Does UNCG require the SAT or ACT?
University of North Carolina at Greensboro considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 5% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UNCG?
The middle 50% of University of North Carolina at Greensboro enrolled first-year students scored 1150–1355 on the SAT and 22–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UNCG?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,613 of 11,120).
Is UNCG getting harder to get into?
University of North Carolina at Greensboro accepted 89% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 90% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of North Carolina at Greensboro overview