About University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Founded in 1887, University of North Carolina at Pembroke. is a Public college. Located in North Carolina, which is a city setting in North Carolina, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 5,514 full time undergraduate students, and 754 full time graduate students.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 284 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Pembroke include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate73%
Application Deadline
Application Fee45
SAT Range840-1010
ACT Range18-21

Admissions at UNCP are considered Selective, with ,37% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 24 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

72% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 35% were in the top quarter, and 11% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

5%
“We”re apathetic”
34%
“We know about current events and vote”
59%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
2%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
7%
“We save it for the classroom”
18%
“Sometimes, but not often”
57%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
18%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
7%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
43%
“I feel extremely safe”
16%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
28%
“We bought the gear”
56%
“We live for the big game”
9%
“It”s not really our thing”
11%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
66%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
2%
“Available in class”
59%
“They keep regular office hours”
39%
“They”re always available”
5%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
23%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
70%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
2%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
9%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
48%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
34%
“We only party on weekends”
9%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
7%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
75%
“There might be people who do”
16%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
2%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
34%
“We know about current events and vote”
59%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
2%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
7%
“We save it for the classroom”
18%
“Sometimes, but not often”
57%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
18%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
7%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
43%
“I feel extremely safe”
16%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
28%
“We bought the gear”
56%
“We live for the big game”
9%
“It”s not really our thing”
11%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
66%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
2%
“Available in class”
59%
“They keep regular office hours”
39%
“They”re always available”
5%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
23%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
70%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
2%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
9%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
48%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
34%
“We only party on weekends”
9%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
7%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
75%
“There might be people who do”
16%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
2%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    126 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    96 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    132 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    139 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    138 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 59 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    139 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    139 Students rated local services 3.5 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    139 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.

University of North Carolina at Pembroke REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

57 Students rated University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Alyssa - 12/31/2022

pretty decent school overall. definitely recommend to anybody who is looking for a cheap education but still wants quality, and to be close to oceans, and family. If attending Pembroke, you have access to plenty of on and off-campus housing, and food services along with many other things

Kei'Ana - 12/23/2020

I really like it there. I was scared to attend collge, but UNCp made me feel welcomed right away. Even with covid, they did everything they could to make the move as easy as possible. Teacher's are always there for you. Grades seem to be fair so far. I like the overall feel on campus. I'm proud to tell others I go to UNCP.

David - 08/31/2020

I enjoy the North Carolina University of Pembroke. This is my first semester at this school. So far this school is pretty no-nonsense, but I’m also starting to experience some flexibility, which has been a bit of a godsend if I am being honest. I have a full course load, completely online. I enrolled late and didn’t have a lot of time to pick classes, so I just kind of rolled with whatever was available at the time. At first, it was a really hard learning curb trying to figure out the methods and where the information I needed was, but I found the right people to talk to and I figured everything out. The professors and the other students have been really fair and understanding to me. I don’t feel like the best student, but I don’t feel like the worst. I can honestly say that I’m going above and beyond for myself, and I don’t feel like I’m being left behind. The classes are not simple. It’s real college classes with real challenges. I’m starting to enjoy online learning and the University of North Carolina Pembroke is the first school that ever made me feel like I could enjoy online learning. Once you get used to it, the Canvas platform becomes intuitive. It’s really just a matter of being pragmatic and finding the answers. Once you are in, you have the key. If one is able to develop a good method and mindset at the University of North Carolina Pembroke, then they most definitely have the ability to succeed.

Damarius - 06/22/2020

Well I know it is a good school because my little cousin goes there she is currently a sophomore pursuing a nursing degree and then I am taking my classes online but at the moment my classes have not started but as far as getting the necessary assistance that I need I say it is good my advisors have helped me to pick the right classes that I need to start my semester an I am just trying to adjust to taking online classess

University of North Carolina at Pembroke FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of North Carolina at Pembroke is 73%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    JoAnna, I know you may be wondering who I am or how do I even know you. The past four years may seem to have been rough. You've lost a few friends and family members and at times it seems as if you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. Financially it seems as if you don't have many options after this but trust me you do. Hold off on trying to grow up too fast. You will experience heartbreak, tears, and disappointment, but believe me when I say this LIFE GOES ON. Don't stress about juggling work and school. Focus on your studies and the rest will fall into place. Join a sorority, make new friends, have new experiences, travel, and just enjoy life. Trust me you'll live with a lot of regret and "should've, could've, would've" thoughts if you dont! Major in what YOU want to major in, not what fits your work schedule. You deserve the upmost happiness ten years from now, but the choices you make today determine the person you become. Lastly, live your life the way you want to! Sincerely, Your Future Self

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    Most of my classmates are people that I see on a regular basis. UNC Pembroke is a small community which makes it comfortable for me to interact with other people. My classmates are people that I hang out with on weekends and study with on the weekends. Pembroke is such a friendly community so everyone around me is very supportive and helpful.

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    UNCP is a school great for teaching educations, but it is also has great programs for nursing and science majors and it allows students a variety of classes and the best teachers to choose from.

    Read all 27 answers

  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The people that attend this school ios dedicated to their work study.

    Read all 26 answers

  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The thing that is so unique about UNCPb compared to the other schools I applied to is that it is much smaller allowing for smaller class sizes and less people to have to beat out for limited spaces.

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    That I really would not receive as much financial aid and grants as I was told.

    Read all 22 answers

  8. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The thing that I consider as the worst thing about UNC Pembroke would be its location. I would liek to do many things in the community as far as service and internships but it is a little difficult considering that Lumberton is about 12 miles away and I am not driving this year. But aside from that, UNC Pembroke does do a great job of providing the essentials for its students. Most of the things we needs as far as resturaunts, supply stores, help, and aid are right here on campus.

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  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Native American culture and pride.

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  10. What's unique about your campus?

    In the music department there is a great sense of family, which is inclusive of quarells and issues that must be worked through, but we always get through them. The instructors at Pembroke do their best to make new studens feel comfortable and are overall an incredible bunch who really know their stuff. Even though I've only been at Pembroke one semester, I've already noticed growth from the instruction I've recieved and look foreward to what is to come.

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  11. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The housing, the teachers, and the price.

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  12. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I believe my school can be made for anyone willing to make the next step in their life to pursue their dreams and goals. Pembroke has such a vast majority of different people and is a flourishing and promising school in my area. People who come here are serious about their future, and know that they are getting top of the line education at a fairly decent cost compared to most schools. So if you're willing to take the next big step in your life, UNCP is for you, if not then no you wouldn't make it.

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    One of the most frustrating things I have begun to notice around the campus of UNCP is the violence. As a student who resided off campus, I have begun to see an increase in burglaries in and around the apartments. Over Christmas break, my roommate was a victim of the violence as she returned to find her window broken and her play station missing from her room. While hoping that increased security around the apartments would decrease the violence, this attempt failed as my neighbor was followed into her apartment and robbed at gunpoint.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    Academics at UNCP are challenging but rewarding. You are able to have that one on one attention that you need from professors if you are struggling but you also can get extra attention from supplementary instructors as well as tutoring.

    Read all 1 answers

  15. What are the most popular classes offered?

    Innovation/Entrepreneurship was one of the best classes I have ever taken! I loved my professor! He was so down to Earth and so relatable to his students :)

    Read all 1 answers

  16. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Athletics, greek life , ACE

    Read all 1 answers

  17. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    UNCP is a great school with awesome professors. It is a school where you feel like you are at home because of the smaller campus size. UNCP is the affordable school.

    Read all 1 answers

  18. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Because our campus is small the stereotype of us students is that we know everyone on campus however, that is a misconception. I meet new people everyday

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Student Body

Students

61%

female

39%

male

5,514

Total Undergrad Enrollment

754

Total Grad Students

1%

Out-Of-State

99%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

98

Student Organizations

12

Fraternities

8

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

32%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
15%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
35%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
37%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

91% of students attending University of North Carolina at Pembroke receive some sort of financial aid. 62% were awarded federal grants. While 74% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$16,760

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,505

Books and Supplies

$8,924

Room and Board

27,189

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$8,871
$30 - $48K
$10,619
$48 - $75K
$13,800
$75 - $110K
$16,222
$110K & UP
$17,100

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