# University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP)

Public college in Pembroke, NC. IPEDS ID 199281.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-pembroke · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-pembroke.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 93% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $10,260 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 44%; beats 30% of NC colleges and 31% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $43,407; beats 26% of NC colleges and 21% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,919 |
| 30-48k | $8,892 |
| 48-75k | $10,932 |
| 75-110k | $14,564 |
| 110k+ | $15,999 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.47 years on average (28% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $43,407 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,919 | $35,398 | 3.6 years |
| 30-48k | $8,892 | $39,747 | 4.0 years |
| 48-75k | $10,932 | $48,866 | 4.9 years |
| 75-110k | $14,564 | $65,101 | 6.6 years |
| 110k+ | $15,999 | $71,516 | 7.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $17,261 in-state; about $21,261 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $3,648 in-state, $7,648 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $11,016; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 490–600; SAT math: 480–600; ACT: 18–23 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 7,635 applicants, 7,052 admitted, 908 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 93%, ACT 18–23 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 92%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

### Common Data Set 2025-26 (Fall 2025)
- Very important: gpa; important: rigor, test scores; considered: class rank, essay, recommendations, interview, talent, character, geography, state residency
- Early decision: no; early action: no; waitlist: no
- Average high school GPA of enrolled first-years: 3.43
- Aid (full-time first-years): average 55% of need met; 34 of 544 with need fully met; merit aid to students without need: 57 students, average $1,101
- Source: https://www.uncp.edu/_files/2025-2026-common-data-set.pdf

## Majors (34 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $38,417 | $80,579 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $73,906 | $78,674 | $29,710 |
| Chemistry | $35,579 | $63,288 | $25,766 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $39,925 | $62,355 | $30,479 |
| Business Administration | $36,602 | $55,233 | $26,675 |
| Political Science | $22,223 | $53,779 | $26,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $45,532 | $53,022 | $27,000 |
| Social Work | $31,695 | $52,344 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $35,553 | $50,382 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $38,400 | $49,806 | not reported |
| History | $27,241 | $49,535 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,973 | $49,034 | $23,250 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $42,829 | $48,370 | $26,660 |
| Biology | $30,147 | $48,285 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $34,051 | $44,935 | $28,526 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $25,623 | $44,669 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | $28,209 | $42,947 | $25,376 |
| Communications | $26,411 | $41,864 | $29,663 |
| Studio Art | not reported | $36,793 | $27,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biotechnology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage not reported (metro), $59,300 (NC), $76,210 (U.S.)
- Biology → Biological technician: median wage not reported (metro), $61,720 (NC), $57,510 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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