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Greensboro College

Greensboro College

Greensboro, NC · City · 708 students
Website Common App Scorecard
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$17,882
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
43%
Graduation rate
50% typical
$46,566
Earnings 10 years on
$48,772 typical
70%
Acceptance rate
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Founded in 1838 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Greensboro College is a private liberal arts institution recognized for its personalized learning environment and standout programs in teacher education, theatre, business administration, and criminal justice. The campus culture is tight-knit and community-focused, characterized by an approximate 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio that fosters close faculty mentorship alongside an active student life anchored by NCAA Division III Pride athletics. Set in a historic neighborhood just minutes from downtown Greensboro, the college uniquely expands academic options through the Greater Greensboro Consortium, allowing students to cross-register for classes and access resources at neighboring universities across the Piedmont Triad.

Wikipedia:Greensboro College is a private college in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and was founded in 1838 by Rev. Peter Doub.

Location
Greensboro, NC, 27401-1875 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
58 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$21,000
Housing & food (on campus)$12,324
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$35,165
Average net price$17,882
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$21,000
Housing & food (on campus)$12,324
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$35,165
Average net price$17,882
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,877
$30–48k
$14,361
$48–75k
$15,614
$75–110k
$21,248
$110k+
$27,075
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $8,680
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
43%
Within 4 yrs
40%
Back for yr 2
66%
Transferred
15%
Pell students: 38.8% · others: 54.7% 
8 yrs after starting
36% graduated · 45% transferred · 19% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$36,462
10 yrs after entry$46,566
Debt
Median at graduation$25,607
Monthly payment$271
Middle 50% owe$7.1k–$27k
90th percentile$37,500
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
70%
Test policy
Not required
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 67.4% · women 73.1% 
Yield: 7.2% of admitted students enroll 

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Essay prompts

If Greensboro College asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body
Gender
Men 62%Women 38%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
46%
First-gen
32%
Family income
$38,100
Independent
15%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
4%
Where first-years come from
In state (NC)
73.2%
Out of state
25.8%
International
0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: SC 11 · VA 10 · FL 7 · NY 5 · GA 4

Race & ethnicity
White
42%
Hispanic
10%
Black
31%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
9%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$36,462
After 10 yrs
$46,566
Psychology, General19
Business/Managerial Economics17
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities16
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness14
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General9
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft8
Criminal Justice and Corrections7
Biology, General5
English Language and Literature, General3
Business Administration, Management and Operations3
Accounting and Related Services3
History3
Fine and Studio Arts2
Music2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods1
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$29M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,155/mo
Teaching spend
$9,444
per student
Federal loans
66%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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