# University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-pembroke

University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a public college in Pembroke, NC with 5,330 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, and admitted students average 1056 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $10,522 per year ($8,822 for families earning under $30,000). 44% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $48,029 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 93% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 7,635 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 7,052 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 490–600 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 480–600 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 18–23 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $17,991 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $10,522 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $8,822 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $8,906 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $9,755 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $13,904 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $16,354 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 5,330 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 44% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,029 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,082 (FY2024) |

## What University of North Carolina at Pembroke considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is University of North Carolina at Pembroke's acceptance rate?**

University of North Carolina at Pembroke admits 93% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina at Pembroke?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–600 on SAT Reading and Writing and 480–600 on SAT Math; the average total is 1056.

**What ACT score do you need for University of North Carolina at Pembroke?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–23.

**Is University of North Carolina at Pembroke test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to University of North Carolina at Pembroke?**

In Fall 2023, 7,635 students applied to University of North Carolina at Pembroke and 7,052 were admitted; 908 enrolled.

**Does University of North Carolina at Pembroke consider legacy status?**

No. University of North Carolina at Pembroke reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does University of North Carolina at Pembroke require an essay?**

University of North Carolina at Pembroke reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does University of North Carolina at Pembroke cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $17,991 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,522.

**What is University of North Carolina at Pembroke's graduation rate?**

44% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 199281. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology