Academic Excellence - UNC Greensboro

Prestigious Doesn’t Have to be Expensive

Find academic prestige at the third oldest institution in the UNC system. Here, students mix with a diverse student body and dedicated faculty on a picturesque campus with a vibrant community around them – all at the lowest net cost in the state! For over 130 years, UNC Greensboro has offered a unique place where students can be themselves while also becoming more than they ever dreamed.

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Become Who You Are Meant to Be

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Healthcare Careers Begin at the G

Think medical school is too competitive for you? Think being a dentist or doctor is the only way to make money in healthcare? Think a biology major is the only path to a career in patient care? UNCG says think again.

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Unexpected Opportunities Await

Scholars like Dana Broadus ‘23 discover mentorship, study abroad opportunities, and undergraduate research projects at UNCG that unleash their potential.

Meet Dana Broadus

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UNCG graduate Cassidy Burel builds her career in the fashion industry.

Spartans Fuel the Future

Young graduates like Cassidy Burel ‘20 are launching impressive careers thanks to the guidance and inspiration of UNCG faculty.

Be Inspired

Choose a College That Works for You

Spartans are making practical decisions that prioritize a return on their educational investment. See why excellence and value strike a perfect balance at UNCG.

Lead with Value

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Why UNC Greensboro?

New York Times’
Most Affordable in N.C.

The Wall Street Journal’s
Best N.C. Student Experience

Princeton Review’s
2023 Best Colleges

U.S. News & World Report’s
Best Colleges 2023

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What Will Your Impact Be?

Offering more than 150 areas of undergraduate study and over 200 areas of graduate study, a picturesque campus, a thriving city, a welcoming environment, UNCG creates self-assured leaders who are changing their communities.

Diversity & Belonging

As one of the most diverse public institutions in North Carolina, UNCG welcomes students from all backgrounds and propels them to prosperity for themselves and their community. The Spartan family welcomes new students as they are, for who they are, and who they want to become. This large welcome mat enables students to learn from one another while striving to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Today’s Spartans are Changemakers

Mentorship & Guidance

Tenaciously committed to student success, UNCG faculty think out of the box to connect with students and ensure they are learning, achieving, and progressing toward their earned degree. Faculty research involves students, sparking curiosity and providing hands-on experience. Advisors really get to know students so that they can identify their passions and match them with fulfilling career paths.

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Opportunities & Experiences

Career readiness requires more than credit hours and Spartans have incredible access to real world experiences. The International Programs Center makes study abroad available to students regardless of their ability to pay. Academic programs fit all interests from liberal arts to hard sciences and honors college to online professional certifications. And 300+ clubs offer service and social connections, and leadership opportunities.

NC’s Best College Experience May Surprise You

Value & Impact

UNCG’s low net cost and high quality education enables our students to raise their family’s social mobility. Many of our students are first generation students and we provide support services for their success. A diploma from UNCG puts graduates to work in our classrooms, doctor’s offices, businesses on Main Street, and our art galleries and stages. Take the next step and help introduce your favorite high school student to the University that will kickstart their futures.

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Our Welcoming Campus Feels Like Home
Take a Tour and See for Yourself

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