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Greensboro College

Greensboro, NC·Private nonprofit·656 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 656 students.

92%
Accept
656
Students
$19,314
Net Price
41%
Grad Rate
$41,000
Earnings
10 yr
$17,986
Debt

About This School

Greensboro College is a private nonprofit institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina with approximately 656 undergraduate students enrolled. Greensboro College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,314 per year. The graduation rate is 41%, and the typical graduate earns $41,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Greensboro College is a private college in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and was founded in 1838 by Rev. Peter Doub.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $19,314/year net price and only $17,986 in median debt at graduation, the cost is genuinely manageable, but a 41% graduation rate and 63% freshman retention rate suggest that a significant number of students who start here don't finish. If you're considering this school, it's worth asking hard questions about academic support and what's driving that attrition, especially since median earnings of $41,000 a decade out are modest — leaving little room for error if your plans change.

Founded
1838
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing20%
Psychology16%
Visual & Performing Arts10%
Health Professions8%
Biological Sciences4%
English3%
Social Sciences2%
Education2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Ryan NelsenCarolyn MaloneySarah Dessen

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$20,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,400
Avg Net Price
$19,314
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants45%
Median debt at graduation$17,986

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
41%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
63%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$17,986
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$17,986
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$30,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.3x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White45%
Black34%
Hispanic/Latino10%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (656 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Greensboro College

815 W Market St

Greensboro, NC 27401-1875

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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