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Greensboro College

#1090 in US ranking Greensboro, NC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$37,024
Tuition & fees
$21,660
Avg. aid
$14,975
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
70%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
46%
Median salary
$34,700
1 yr after graduation

What does Greensboro College offer in terms of athletics?

Greensboro College's intercollegiate teams are the Pride and compete in NCAA Division III, including competition in the USA South Athletic Conference. Prospective athletes should distinguish a varsity roster spot from informal recreation or a club activity.

Representative varsity sports include football, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, volleyball, and golf. Teams and roster opportunities can change, so an applicant should confirm the current sport and recruiting process with its coach. NCAA Division III institutions do not award athletic scholarships, although a student-athlete may qualify for other forms of financial aid.

What student groups and Associations are available at Greensboro College?

Student involvement at Greensboro College extends beyond classes and varsity sports. Reported campus activities include a student-run newspaper and a drama or theater group, offering ways to practice writing, production, performance, and collaboration.

Students interested in an academic, service, cultural, or other organization should check the current student-activities roster rather than assume a group listed in an older directory is active every term. That distinction matters at a small college, where a club's meeting schedule can depend on student participation and leadership.

Who studies at Greensboro College?

Greensboro College reported 967 enrolled students, making it a small institution by enrollment. Its entering population includes both first-time students and transfers: the reported counts were 198 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 75 transfer-in students.

Most reported students were from North Carolina, with about 73% classified as state residents and 26% from other U.S. states. Students ages 18 through 24 account for much of the age distribution, but the enrollment figures also include students in older age groups. These institution-wide counts describe who enrolled during the reporting period; they do not indicate that every program or classroom has the same mix of students.

How does student life look like at Greensboro College?

Life at Greensboro College combines a relatively small student body with both residential and nonresidential participation. About 58% of students were reported as living on campus, so an applicant's experience may depend in part on whether they live in a residence hall, commute, or balance college with work.

The college reports access to a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. Students can also connect through activities, performances, and campus events outside their majors. A useful question for commuters and working students is when services and activities take place: an opportunity available on campus is not always scheduled at a convenient time for every student.

What libraries are available to students at Greensboro College?

The James Addison Jones Library is Greensboro College's main campus library. It provides a place for academic research and study, and students can reserve study rooms.

For an assignment that requires sources beyond a textbook, students should ask library staff how to locate scholarly articles, use available research databases, and obtain materials the library does not hold locally. Students planning late-night work should check current building hours rather than assume study space is open around the clock.

Greensboro College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

967

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

194

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

46 full time, 63 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Greensboro College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 899
Graduate: 68

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 724
Part-time: 243

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 69
Men: 125

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 69
Black or African American: 222
White: 295
American Indian or Alaska Native: 4
Asian: 3
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 37
Unknown: 62

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Greensboro College Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men––

Basketball

Both––

Cross-country running

Both––

Football

Men––

Lacrosse

Both––

Soccer

Both––

Softball

Women––

Swimming and diving

Both––

Triathlon

Both––

Volleyball

Women––

Wrestling

Both––

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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