University of North Carolina at Greensboro Acceptance Rate
Greensboro, North Carolina · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,379
- Admitted
- 11,120
- Yield
- 23.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of North Carolina at Greensboro's acceptance rate has risen from 60.7% in 2014–15 to 89.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 10,040 to 12,379 (+23%) over that period.
Its 89.8% rate makes University of North Carolina at Greensboro more selective than about 21% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 19%.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 23.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 10,040 | 6,097 | 60.7% | 2,593 |
| 2015–16 | 10,566 | 6,192 | 58.6% | 2,773 |
| 2016–17 | 9,038 | 6,682 | 73.9% | 2,864 |
| 2017–18 | 8,501 | 6,634 | 78% | 2,791 |
| 2018–19 | 8,179 | 6,857 | 83.8% | 2,989 |
| 2019–20 | 9,974 | 8,225 | 82.5% | 2,746 |
| 2020–21 | 9,870 | 8,640 | 87.5% | 2,432 |
| 2021–22 | 10,696 | 9,716 | 90.8% | 2,543 |
| 2022–23 | 11,515 | 10,587 | 91.9% | 2,343 |
| 2023–24 | 12,379 | 11,120 | 89.8% | 2,613 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,319 | 7,538 | 90.6% |
| Men | 4,054 | 3,577 | 88.2% |
| Unknown | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–660 | 5% |
| SAT Math | 540–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–27 | 9% |
How University of North compares
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Frequently asked
What is University of North Carolina at Greensboro's acceptance rate?
University of North Carolina at Greensboro's acceptance rate is 89.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (11,120 admitted of 12,379 applicants).
Is University of North Carolina at Greensboro test optional?
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
University of North Carolina at Greensboro received 12,379 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 11,120.
What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
Admitted students at University of North Carolina at Greensboro typically scored 560–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of North Carolina at Greensboro getting harder to get into?
University of North Carolina at Greensboro has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.7% in 2014–15 to 89.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uncg.edu/.