UNCG welcomes an incoming class of over 2,700 students as the University celebrates the highest total enrollment in five years thanks to recruitment and student retention efforts.
The 2025-26 academic year brought major momentum to UNC Greensboro, with achievements that touched nearly every part of campus.
More than 20 UNC Greensboro staffers, alumni, and faculty have been recognized by the Triad Business Journal in its 40 Under 40 and Outstanding Women in Business lists.
For the fourth year running, UNCG was named in the Top 10 schools across the nation for military friendliness and No. 1 in North Carolina. The outlet also designated UNCG as a Military Spouse Friendly School for its accommodations and services to military families.
For a second year in a row, UNCG is on The Princeton Review’s Mental Health Service Honor Roll, recognizing campuses with holistic, all-encompassing support for their students’ mental wellness.
For the seventh consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named UNC Greensboro the top university in North Carolina for social mobility—recognizing its impact on improving the socioeconomic status of students and their families.
The increasing number of incoming first-year students is contributing to overall enrollment growth and fostering Spartan spirit, as shown by higher participation in campus events, fully occupied residence halls, and strong attendance at athletic activities.
UNCG celebrates highest enrollment since 2021 with 18,682 students.
Higher education circles call it social mobility, but graduates and their families can best explain the impact of a degree and how UNCG makes their lives better and North Carolina communities stronger.
UNCG students are going the extra mile and spending less while doing it. System-wide performance data shows that Spartan undergraduates ranked highest in performance at 88.5 percent.
