44%

Acceptance Rate

$19,660

Avg.Financial Aid

002930

FAFSA Code

Greensboro College

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    United Methodist

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    SACSCOC

  • Website

    www.greensboro.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    1,026

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Located in Greensboro, NC, Greensboro College is a private, United Methodist university. Greensboro College covers an area of 80 acres. Greensboro College was founded in 1838 by Rev. Peter Doub. The motto of Greensboro College is Palma non sine pulvere (Latin). This defines the north star being chased by both the students and the administrators. Out of total 1,300 students enrolled at GC, 867 belong to undergraduate courses while 154 are postgraduate students. The school has an academic staff of 45 (FT) who teach various courses to the students. Around 50% of the students are females and 50% are males. Notably, Greensboro College is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At GC around 47% are white, 31% are Black or African American, and 11% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity. Moreover, around 89% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several achievers in its 182 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Ryan Nelsen, Sallie Southall Cotten, Eileen Fulton, and Carolyn B. Maloney. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. A total of 138 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by GC. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education), MACTE (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education), and NASM (National Association of Schools of Music).

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

815 W Market St

Rankings

Forbes and US News provide rankings to the universities, which are trusted everywhere. But this is applicable only if the universities are located in the US. Usually, the rankings of colleges/universities by Forbes and US News are considered trustworthy by applicants and experts. However, Greensboro College doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications. Generally, the ranking of a college is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    Rolling Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    44%

  • SAT Range

    910 - 1140

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    16 - 22

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    FALSE$

  • Accept Common App

    No

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. The SAT score in the range of 900-1100 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. A candidate, in order to take admission to Greensboro College, must score 18 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 16 are also given admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 815 W Market St, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401-1875. To gather more information, they can call them at (336) 272-7102.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $21,507

  • Average Annual Cost

    $28,440

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,400

  • Other Fees

    $700

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $10,700

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $1,200

Total One Year Cost

$42,440

Before applying to GC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $31,730. The average annual tuition cost ($18,500), books and supplies ($1,400), room and boarding ($10,800), and budget for other expenses ($1,400) are all included in this cost. For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

10:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

60%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

56%

Male Professors

44%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    17 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    15 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    13 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    11 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    7 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    6 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    5 Graduates

  • Sociology

    5 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    7 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    6 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    5 Graduates

  • Sociology

    5 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    4 Graduates

  • Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...

    4 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    4 Graduates

  • History

    4 Graduates

  • Special Education and Teaching

    4 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    3 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    3 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    2 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    2 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    1 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

900

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

46%

Full-time / Part-time

82% / 18%

Students Gender

Male

50%

US National: 44%

Female

50%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

49%

Unknown

10%

Black

29%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

6%

Non Resident alien

0%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska native

1%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

20%

Out Of State

79%

In State

1%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$63,894 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 90% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

90%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$5,200/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,200/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,200/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Leo & Leona (Lions)

School Colors

green, white, and silver

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

USA South Athletic Conference

Total Male Athletes

269

Total Female Athletes

114

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Football

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Wrestling

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cheerleading-Dance Team

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Volleyball

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by GC. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $10,800 per year. The students at Greensboro College have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $5,200 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the college has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The college has enrolled around 50% male and 50% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$29,900/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$36,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$20,000 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$208 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$19,660

Students Receiving Federal Grants

51%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,637

Students Receiving State Aid

48%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,580

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$15,091

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$21,301

$30K - $48K

$22,245

$48K - $75K

$24,208

$75K - $110K

$19,524

> $110K

$12,390

In case the students at Greensboro College face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. At the college, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,296, whereas the financial aid is $16,555. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $4,702 as well as institutional aid worth $16,555.

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