UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO (UNCG)
- 1000 Spring Garden St
- Greensboro, NC 27402
- OPEID College Code: 00297600
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- General Phone: (336) 334-5000
- Chancellor: Linda P. Brady
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 21,306
- College Alias: UNCG
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) is a public, urban institution of higher education located in the third largest city in North Carolina. UNCG is situated on a 357-acre campus that includes the Gateway University Research Park. UNCG offers more than 100 areas of study, and confers degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels. There are more than 85 master's degree and doctoral programs available. UNCG also offers continuing education courses and classes online.
The Lloyd International Honors College at UNCG offers a challenging educational experience with an international focus. UNCG has received top ranking and recognition for many of its outstanding academic programs.
History
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro was chartered in 1891.
Academics
The academic calendar for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro follows the semester format with fall, spring and summer semesters. The summer semester is divided into two shorter sessions.
Colleges and Schools
- College of Arts & Sciences
- International Honors College
- Bryan School of Business & Economics
- School of Education
- School of Health & Human Sciences
- School of Music, Theatre & Dance
- School of Nursing
- Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering
Many of the academic units at UNCG are divided into centers and institutes.
- Center for Biotechnology, Genomics and Health Research
- Center for Business and Economic Research
- Center for Creative Writing in the Arts
- Center for Drug Discovery
- Center for Educational Research and Evaluation
- Center for Educational Studies and Development
- Center for Geographic Information Science
- Center for Health of Vulnerable Populations
- Center for Innovation in Interior Architecture
- Center for New North Carolinians
- Center for Research Excellence in Bioactive Food Components
- Center for Social, Community and Health Research and Evaluation
- Center for Women's Health & Wellness
- Center for Youth, Family & Community Partnerships
- Family Research Center
- Institute for Community and Economic Engagement
- McDowell Research Center for Global Information
- Music Research Institute
- North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center
- SERVE Center
Student Life
There is on-campus housing available at UNCG, and there is a new initiative in progress to make green sustainability a priority in most of the residence halls. From recent renovations that target water consumption and water flow to recycling and thus use of environmentally friendly cleaning products, the campus is now considered "green."
Students at UNCG can choose to live in themed communities, where the focus is on living green, enjoying Greek Life or multiculturalism at International House. There are also Living Learning Communities, whereby students in residential colleges live together while enrolling in two or more common integrated courses. Students in a residential college are connected to faculty mentors and college traditions.
There are a variety of dining options available on campus, as well as a full calendar of activities and entertainment.
Traditions
The traditional school colors for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro are blue and gold, with white as an accent color. The school mascot is a Spartan (dressed as a Trojan-like warrior), and the athletic teams are nicknamed the Greensboro "Spartans."
Athletics
The UNCG "Spartans" athletic teams compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track & Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has one campus, but offers online courses for distance learning.
Community Life
University of North Carolina at Greensboro offers courses, programs and resources that benefit community members, business leaders and alumni. The community can use the UNCG family clinical services, cultural and sporting opportunities, personal enrichment courses, and business support.
The campus is located in Greensboro, the third largest city in North Carolina. It is situated halfway between Atlanta, Georgia and Washington, D.C. Students and visitors can reach the Blue Ridge Mountains easily by car in about two hours.
Greensboro offers much in the way of entertainment and recreation, including more than 150 parks, many museums, theatre, movies, art galleries, concerts, opera, ballet, and the symphony. The nightlife is vibrant in downtown Greensboro, where there are dozens of restaurants and nightclubs. There are also many shopping malls and restaurants.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Website
- www.uncg.edu
- Mission Statement
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- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.uncg.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,917 | 6,272 | 9,189 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,046 (70%) | 4,590 (73%) | 6,636 (72%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 779 (38%) | 1,713 (37%) | 2,492 (38%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
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| SAT ® Exam | 2,400 | 96% |
| ACT ® Exam | 343 | 14% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 470 | 570 |
| SAT ® Writing | 450 | 550 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UNCG Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 73%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 49% | 32% | 50% | 36% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,888 | $4,121 | $4,557 | $2,449 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Number in Default | 68 | 75 | 63 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,895 | 2,661 | 4,010 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $4,234 | $4,135 | $4,029 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,234 | $4,135 | $4,029 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,995 | $15,629 | $15,297 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,100 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,697 | $6,288 | $6,051 |
| Other Expenses | $2,560 | $2,440 | $2,325 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,715 | $9,250 | $8,650 |
| Other Expenses | $3,570 | $3,400 | $3,175 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,085 | $3,400 | $3,710 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $14,691 | $14,063 | $13,505 |
| In-State | $14,691 | $14,063 | $13,505 |
| Out of State | $26,452 | $25,557 | $24,773 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,719 | $17,985 | $16,954 |
| In-State | $18,719 | $17,985 | $16,954 |
| Out of State | $30,480 | $29,479 | $28,222 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $9,519 | $9,230 | $8,839 |
| In-State | $9,519 | $9,230 | $8,839 |
| Out of State | $21,280 | $20,724 | $20,107 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 21,306 Undergraduate: 17,455 Graduate: 3,851
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,978 Female: 14,328
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,783 Female: 11,672
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,195 Female: 2,656
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 14,263 Part-Time: 7,043
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 12,891 Part-Time: 4,564
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,372 Part-Time: 2,479
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 548 | 3% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 293 | 1% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2,593 | 12% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,814 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,443 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,644 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,370 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,208 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 806 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 944 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 452 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 31 | 0.1% |
| Age Unknown | 1 | - |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,913 | 2,503 | 410 |
| Faculty Status | 1,130 | 854 | 276 |
| Tenured Faculty | 452 | 449 | 3 |
| Graduate Assistants | 825 | - | 825 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,058 | 788 | 270 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,044 | 785 | 259 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 296 | 286 | 10 |
| Other Professionals | 562 | 488 | 74 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 997 | 941 | 56 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 413 | 374 | 39 |
| Skilled Crafts | 108 | 107 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 239 | 233 | 6 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,314 (725) | $81,898 (368) | $68,528 (357) |
| Professor | $108,417 (176) | $109,210 (124) | $106,524 (52) |
| Associate Professor | $77,626 (225) | $79,921 (114) | $75,268 (111) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,340 (144) | $65,555 (61) | $63,447 (83) |
| Instructor | $58,009 (42) | $55,241 (11) | $58,991 (31) |
| Lecturer | $43,827 (116) | $44,341 (43) | $43,524 (73) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,889 (63) | $71,038 (27) | $72,528 (36) |
| Professor | $134,628 (11) | $138,597 (5) | $131,321 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $94,803 (9) | $95,233 (4) | $94,459 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,620 (5) | $61,250 (2) | $60,200 (3) |
| Instructor | $60,701 (17) | $54,756 (3) | $61,975 (14) |
| Lecturer | $45,801 (15) | $47,047 (10) | $43,311 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $73,996 (788) | $80,273 (395) | $67,687 (393) |
| Professor | $108,519 (187) | $109,372 (129) | $106,620 (58) |
| Associate Professor | $77,623 (234) | $79,853 (118) | $75,355 (116) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,845 (149) | $65,065 (63) | $62,952 (86) |
| Instructor | $55,605 (59) | $53,004 (14) | $56,414 (45) |
| Lecturer | $43,099 (131) | $43,237 (53) | $43,006 (78) |
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,945,945 | $909,410 | $1,036,535 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 47% | 53% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 244 | 141 | 103 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 222 | 130 | 92 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| All Track Combined | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Golf | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Soccer | 51 | 26 | 25 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Wrestling | 31 | 31 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $79,361 | $73,048 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $36,918 | $28,265 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 40 | 21 | 19 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Golf | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 52% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 47% |
| Female | 54% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 54% |
| Asian | 51% |
| Hispanic | 46% |
| White | 51% |
| Unknown | 49% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 28% |
| 5 Years | 47% |
| 6 Years | 52% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
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| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 3 |
| Drug Related | 16 | 49 |
| Liquor Related | 86 | 43 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 7 | 12 |
| Drug Related | 52 | 87 |
| Liquor Related | 116 | 89 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 19 | 18 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 47 | 41 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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