UNC Greensboro is continually recognized in national ranking lists for excellence, access, and affordability. Ranked North Carolina’s most affordable (net cost rank) university by the New York Times and one of America’s Best Colleges by Forbes, Money, and U.S. News and World Report, UNCG is a recognized leader.
UNCG is also acknowledged for closing the black-white achievement gap and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for “excelling in access in success” with Pell-eligible students. National media-specific accolades include the following:
Dedication to every student’s success
As highlighted by our national rankings, UNC Greensboro is committed to serving all of our students, including our traditionally underserved populations. 50% of our students are first generation, 53% of our students are people of color, 46% of our undergraduates receive Pell grants. UNCG is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and No. 1 in the UNC System for total percentage of Hispanic/Latino student enrollment. This year, UNCG welcomed its largest first-year class since 2019 – with 2,613 students contributing to an 11.5% increase from Fall 2022.
Once on campus, they have the opportunity to join over 250 student groups, 7 living-learning communities, 4 residential colleges, and more than 175 undergraduate areas of study and 250 master’s and doctoral programs. With 187 spaces for hands-on learning, UNCG students receive a world-class education. UNCG also supports more than 360 students in their study abroad journey and over 700 undergraduate students as they conduct faculty-sponsored research annually.
Rise to the top with UNCG.
