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Founded: 1891

Location: Greensboro, NC

About University of North Carolina at Greensboro

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro was established by legislative enactment in 1891. It was known first as the State Normal and Industrial School and only admitted women. From 1932 to 1963 the university was one of the three branches of the Consolidated University of North Carolina. In 1962, the Board of Trustees recommended that the Greensboro campus become coeducational at all levels of instruction. Subsequently, by an act of the General Assembly in the spring of 1963, the name of the institution was changed to The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Today, UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university conferring degrees from eight colleges and schools.

Degree programs include bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, in addition to professional certificates. The Division of Continual Learning is the central hub for online courses and programs that lead to bachelor’s degrees in various subjects. UNC Greensboro online degrees allow students of any age to earn their degree on their own schedule. These online programs are known for their academic excellence and affordability as well as their commitment to student success.

Accreditation & Licensing

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Type:

4-year, Public

Highest Level Offered:

Doctor's degree

Religious Affiliation:

Not applicable

Enrollment:

Undergraduate: 15,744 ; Graduate: 4,159

Percent of Fully Online Students:

Undergraduate: 21% ; Graduate: 44%

Graduation Rate:

56%

Transfer Rate:

27%

Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:

$48,160

Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):

$22,858

Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:

69%

Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:

$9,338

Yellow Ribbon Program:

Yes

Credit for Military Training:

Yes

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Is University of North Carolina at Greensboro accredited?

Yes. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is institutionally accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro offers 52 online programs currently listed on GetEducated.

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro offers programs from bachelor's through master's and doctoral levels.

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Program-specific accreditors include AACSB International (AACSB); Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

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