Greensboro College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Greensboro, NC that costs an average of $18,187 a year after financial aid, admits 70% of applicants and graduates 42% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$18,187
Acceptance rate
70%
Graduation rate
42%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$50,121

Private nonprofitLarge city708 undergraduates

Cost of Greensboro College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$37,024
Tuition and fees, in-state$21,660
Housing and food (on campus)$12,718
Books and supplies$1,700
Average net price after aid$18,187

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$16,279
$30,001–48,000$14,942
$48,001–75,000$16,013
$75,001–110,000$20,764
$110,001+$26,367

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Greensboro College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate70%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate42%
First-year retention66%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$42,332
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$50,121
Rank in North Carolina (earnings)34th of 55 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,000
Typical monthly loan payment$284 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants46%
Students with federal loans61%

Majors and programs at Greensboro College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (29)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft14$23,603—
Accounting and Related Services7——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions———
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management———
Biology8——
Business Administration, Management and Operations9——
Business/Managerial Economics30—$18,400
Chemistry———
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other———
Criminal Justice and Corrections16——
Design and Applied Arts3——
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology———
English Language and Literature6——
Fine and Studio Arts2——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences16——
History3——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities21——
Mathematics2——
Music5——
Political Science and Government1——
Psychology27——
Religion/Religious Studies1——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———
Sociology4——
Special Education and Teaching———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness30—$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods3——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas2——

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Special Education and Teaching———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———

Master's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
English Language and Literature———
Special Education and Teaching6——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language85——
Theological and Ministerial Studies4——

Graduate certificate programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections1——
Special Education and Teaching1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas1——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language———

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
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Pfeiffer UniversityMisenheimer$22,69696%$54,743
Brevard CollegeBrevard$25,61742%$49,182
Chowan UniversityMurfreesboro$19,78369%$41,371
Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryWake Forest$8,50075%—
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About Greensboro College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationGreensboro, NC
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates708
Student-to-faculty ratio10 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitegreensboro.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Greensboro College's acceptance rate?

Greensboro College admits 70% of applicants.

How much does Greensboro College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $37,024 a year (tuition and fees: $21,660). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $18,187 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,279.

How much do Greensboro College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $50,121 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 34th of 55 similar colleges in North Carolina. The best-paid bachelor's program is drama/theatre arts and stagecraft ($23,603 a year after graduation).

What is Greensboro College's graduation rate?

42% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 66% of first-year students return for a second year.