University of North Carolina at Greensboro

    Greensboro, NC · Public · Doctoral / R2 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1150–1360
    Median ~1260
    Acceptance rate
    89%
    Enrollment
    14,062
    ACT middle 50%
    22–27

    How UNCG compares

    • The ~1260 SAT midpoint ranks #136 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #7 of 10 in NC.
    • Its 89% acceptance rate is more selective than 12% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 40 points toward Reading and Writing (570 Math vs 610 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($48,160) are $14,906 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
    • Out-of-state students pay $16,351 more per year than in-state students ($24,012 vs $7,661).
    National SAT rank
    #136 of 197
    SAT rank in NC
    #7 of 10
    More selective than
    12% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    −$14,906

    What the numbers say about UNCG

    • The reported middle 50% spans 210 points, from 1150 to 1360. A planning score near or above 1400 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 610 Reading and Writing and 570 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 89% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 56% completion rate and $48,160 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1260 SAT scorePlan for a 1400Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $7,661
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $24,012
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $48,160
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    56%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1150 and 1360. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1400 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1360 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1260 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1150 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1360

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1150–1350

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1150

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to UNCG's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    CUNY City CollegeNew York, NY1070–143060%
    Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton, MI1130–135092%
    James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA1170–134072%
    University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL1210–145088%
    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachDaytona Beach, FL1160–136065%
    Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA1170–135089%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for UNCG?

    University of North Carolina at Greensboro's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1150–1360, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1400 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is UNCG's acceptance rate?

    University of North Carolina at Greensboro's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 89%.

    How much does it cost to attend UNCG?

    In-state tuition is approximately $7,661 and out-of-state is approximately $24,012. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is UNCG test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of North Carolina at Greensboro's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.uncg.edu