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University of North Carolina at Pembroke

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC · Town · 5,330 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
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Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Established in 1887 to educate American Indian teachers, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) is uniquely distinguished as the nation’s only state-supported historically American Indian university, offering a richly diverse and culturally inclusive campus environment. Academically, the university is highly regarded for its premier programs in nursing and health sciences, its AACSB-accredited School of Business, and its foundational School of Education. The student experience is characterized by a close-knit, supportive community that features vibrant NCAA Division II athletics, over 100 student organizations, and personalized attention facilitated by small class sizes. Furthermore, as an NC Promise campus, UNCP stands out for its exceptional affordability, capping in-state undergraduate tuition at just $500 per semester to make a high-quality education highly accessible.

Wikipedia:The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a public university in Pembroke, North Carolina, United States. UNC Pembroke is a master's level degree-granting university and part of the University of North Carolina system. Its history is intertwined with that of the Lumbee nation.

Location
Pembroke, NC, 28372-1510 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
85 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$17,261
Out-of-state COA
$21,261
Avg net price
$10,260
Room & board
$11,858
In-state tuition
$3,648
Out-of-state tuition
$7,648
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,919
$30–48k
$8,892
$48–75k
$10,932
$75–110k
$14,564
$110k+
$15,999
Admissions
Admit rate
93%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1056
Reading 490–600
Math 480–600
ACT midpoint
19
Composite 18–23
English 15–22
Math 16–22
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
44%
4-yr on-time completion
27%
1st-yr retention
72%
Transfer-out rate
31%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
46%
Transferred
36%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
17%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,126
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,407
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$23,850
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,269
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
50%
First-generation
37%
Median family income
$31,200
Independent students
25%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
26%
Race & ethnicity
White
33%
Hispanic
11%
Black
27%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
14%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$37,126
10 years after entry
$43,407
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other209
Business Administration, Management and Operations198
Criminal Justice and Corrections146
Sociology146
Biology, General115
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness85
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods70
Psychology, General67
Social Work50
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing49
Computer Science40
Communication and Media Studies35
Computer and Information Sciences, General33
Political Science and Government26
Fine and Studio Arts24
Chemistry21
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Institutional
Endowment
$36M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
73%
Avg faculty salary
$8,725/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,136
Federal loan rate
43%

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