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University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a public regional university located in Pembroke, North Carolina. University of North Carolina at Pembroke is very inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at University of North Carolina at Pembroke is in the top 50% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $39,279 10 years after enrolling, 39th in North Carolina, and in the bottom 25% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, University of North Carolina at Pembroke bachelor students earn 9% less than the national average.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s median net annual cost of $10,792 and average years to graduate of 4.7 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at University of North Carolina at Pembroke sorted by number of graduates - Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Sociology, Health & Fitness, Biology - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$10,792
Average years to graduate
4.7
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Registered Nursing
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 1.57
Computer Science
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 1.59
Chemistry
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 2.54
Social Work
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 3.07
Education (subject specific)
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 3.23
Education
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 3.58
Computer science
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 3.7
Psychology
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 7.86
Poli Sci/Government
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 11.5
Comms & Media Studies
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 15.48
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at University of North Carolina at Pembroke - Business Administration, Education, Social Work, Student Counseling, Educ. Administration, Public Administration - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Education (subject specific)
Rank: #139
Economic score: 0.88
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.7 years. 47% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Pembroke is 9% lower than the state average, and 10% below the average for all regional universities in the country.
At University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pell Grant recipients represent 49% of the measured graduating class, 14% higher than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates within 4.7 years.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s economic mobility score of 25.47 is calculated by adjusting the 3.55 economic score of lower-income students by the 49% pell grant recipients within the student body. University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s EMS of 25.47 ranks in the top 25% nationally. Please note that the economic mobility score considers only students that have graduated.
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 25%
The average Title IV recipient at University of North Carolina at Pembroke pays $10,792 a year, $8,070 less than the $18,862 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $10,792
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At University of North Carolina at Pembroke, 83% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $10,792 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 55% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $5,275. This is 1% more than the national average.
Federal grants
$5,275
Pell grants
$4,733
State grants
$1,733
Institutional grants
$2,299
University of North Carolina at Pembroke offers 5 online bachelor programs, all of which are held exclusively online. At the master’s level University of North Carolina at Pembroke offers 9 programs, all of which are held exclusively online. We use the IPEDS July '20 — July '21 Distance Education report to determine which programs are online. EarningsPlus data is provided when available.
Online programs
14
Percentage of programs online
25%
University of North Carolina at Pembroke's very inclusive admissions are indicated by their 92% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 5,578 applicants, of which 5,123 were admitted and 896 enrolled. University of North Carolina at Pembroke has a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed as they arrive until all spaces are filled.
Full time
87%
83%
Female
61%
59%
First time
59%
59%
In-state
91%
68%
1st generation
37%
35%
White
37%
52%
Black
30%
14%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Asian
1%
5%
American Indian
14%
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
9%
12%