Greensboro College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good
ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus CrimeAdmissions

Greensboro College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 945 students enrolled. This school was established in 1838 and is one of the 8 colleges located in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Greensboro College is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
51
Fair
Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, and master's degree are available at Greensboro College.

Greensboro College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 51 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, English and Literature, Occupational Therapy, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other schools and colleges.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
63%
Fair
The rate of student retention at Greensboro College is relatively low at 63% (close to North Carolina average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Greensboro College is low - 39%. About 7% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Greensboro College is good - 8:1. Find out more on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$19,600
High
Average tuition prices are high, about $19,000 a year. The additional fees at Greensboro College beyond tuition are roughly $600; this comes to $19,600 per year.

Read the details about Greensboro College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
78%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,014 applications were submitted and 787 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Greensboro College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,100
Medium
Greensboro College offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Greensboro College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Greensboro College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 500 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- about $5,100 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Greensboro College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Greensboro College appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Greensboro College Location and Maps



Post Address: Greensboro College, 815 W Market St, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401-1875, USA
Location Map - Street View:
Greensboro College Location Map - Street View
Location Map - City View:
Greensboro College Location Map - City View

Learn More About Greensboro College

ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus CrimeAdmissions

North Carolina Colleges Offering Similar Degree Programs

Accounting and Finance
Read about 87 accounting and finance schools and colleges in Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Rocky Mount, Asheville, and 61 more cities. Approximately 3,900 accounting and finance degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for accounting and finance programs in NC is roughly $23,900.

Art
Our directory contains 61 art schools and colleges in Greensboro, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Durham, Hickory, and 42 other cities. Around 1,100 art diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition charges for art programs in NC is roughly $20,100.

Biology
Detailed information about 66 biology schools and colleges in Raleigh, Greensboro, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Durham, Salisbury, Elizabeth City, and 42 other cities. About 5,500 biology degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition cost for biology degree programs in NC is roughly $30,200.

Business
Read information about 113 business schools and colleges in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Salisbury, Fayetteville, Durham, and 76 more cities. Around 11,800 business diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition cost for business degree programs in NC: $25,000.

Chemistry
Detailed information about 45 chemistry schools and colleges in Greensboro, Raleigh, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Durham, Wilmington, and 28 more cities. Approximately 1,400 chemistry diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition charges for chemistry programs in NC - $28,100.

Criminal Justice
We reviewed 99 criminal justice schools and colleges in Raleigh, Fayetteville, Winston-Salem, Salisbury, Greensboro, Wilmington, Charlotte, and 72 other cities. About 3,200 criminal justice degrees are granted each year. Average tuition price for criminal justice degree programs in NC - $15,900.

Dance and Ballet
Learn more about 19 dance and ballet schools and colleges in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Durham, Banner Elk, Laurinburg, Raleigh, and 11 other cities. Around 200 dance and ballet degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition price for dance and ballet programs in NC is approximately $25,200.

Economics
Detailed information about 26 economics schools and colleges in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, Durham, Swannanoa, and 16 more cities. About 1,600 economics diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for economics degree programs in NC: $37,400.

Education
Get details on 108 education schools and colleges in Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Salisbury, Charlotte, Elizabeth City, and 76 other cities. Approximately 8,400 education degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for education degree programs in NC is approximately $21,100.

English and Literature
We reviewed 49 English and literature schools and colleges in Greensboro, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Durham, Charlotte, Salisbury, and 31 more cities. About 1,700 English and literature diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition for English and literature degree programs in NC - $26,800.

Fashion
Learn more about 10 fashion schools and colleges in Greensboro, Boiling Springs, High Point, Charlotte, Raleigh, Greenville, Boone, and Mars Hill. About 300 fashion diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for fashion degree programs in NC is about $23,100.

Film and Acting
Detailed information about 12 film and acting schools and colleges in Raleigh, Wilmington, Jamestown, Flat Rock, Roxboro, High Point, Elon, and 7 other cities. Approximately 300 film and acting degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition charges for film and acting programs in NC is about $19,200.

Foreign Languages
Learn more about 43 foreign languages schools and colleges in Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Durham, Greensboro, Fayetteville, Wilmington, Raleigh, and 26 other cities. Approximately 900 foreign languages diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for foreign languages degree programs in NC: $28,500.

General Studies
We list 107 general studies schools and colleges in Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Raleigh, Elizabeth City, Fayetteville, Durham, and 76 other cities. About 18,800 general studies diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for general studies degree programs in NC - $9,400.

History
Learn about 47 history schools and colleges in Greensboro, Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Salisbury, Fayetteville, Durham, and 32 more cities. Approximately 1,200 history degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for history degree programs in NC: $27,300.

Management
Read about 113 management schools and colleges in Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Durham, Salisbury, Elizabeth City, and 75 other cities. Approximately 16,400 management degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for management degree programs in NC is about $23,900.

Mathematics
Learn about 42 mathematics schools and colleges in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Durham, Charlotte, Raleigh, Salisbury, and 28 more cities. About 1,600 mathematics degrees are granted every year. Average tuition charges for mathematics degree programs in NC is around $31,500.

Medical
Learn more about 102 medical schools and colleges in Raleigh, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Fayetteville, Wilmington, Durham, and 73 more cities. Approximately 8,700 medical degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition price for medical programs in NC is roughly $22,800.

Medical Assistant
Read information about 84 medical assistant schools and colleges in Raleigh, Fayetteville, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Wilmington, Durham, Greensboro, and 65 more cities. Around 3,400 medical assistant diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for medical assistant degree programs in NC is approximately $16,800.

Music
Our directory contains 49 music schools and colleges in Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Durham, Salisbury, and 29 more cities. About 900 music diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition for music programs in NC is around $25,000.

Natural Resources and Environment
Learn about 44 natural resources and environment schools and colleges in Greensboro, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Asheville, Charlotte, Durham, Wilmington, and 30 more cities. Approximately 1,700 natural resources and environment diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition cost for natural resources and environment programs in NC is about $29,400.

Nursing
Learn more about 92 nursing schools and colleges in Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Wilson, Rocky Mount, and 70 other cities. Approximately 8,300 nursing diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for nursing programs in NC is around $18,500.

Occupational Therapy
We list 62 occupational therapy schools and colleges in Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Salisbury, Durham, Wilmington, and 38 more cities. Approximately 3,600 occupational therapy degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition price for occupational therapy degree programs in NC is roughly $24,200.

Political Science
Our directory contains 42 political science schools and colleges in Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Salisbury, Durham, and 24 more cities. Around 2,600 political science degrees are granted every year. Average tuition charges for political science programs in NC - $30,900.

Psychology
Read information about 87 psychology schools and colleges in Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Charlotte, Elizabeth City, Salisbury, Wilmington, and 59 more cities. About 5,600 psychology diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition price for psychology programs in NC: $24,500.

Sociology and Anthropology
Learn more about 44 sociology and anthropology schools and colleges in Raleigh, Greensboro, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Salisbury, Boone, and 28 other cities. About 1,800 sociology and anthropology degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for sociology and anthropology programs in NC is around $24,500.

Theater and Drama
Detailed information about 41 theater and drama schools and colleges in Greensboro, Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Winston-Salem, Boone, and 28 more cities. Around 700 theater and drama degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for theater and drama degree programs in NC: $24,400.

Theology and Religion
Learn about 47 theology and religion schools and colleges in Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Greensboro, Fayetteville, Salisbury, Charlotte, Dunn, and 30 more cities. About 900 theology and religion degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition charges for theology and religion degree programs in NC is around $30,300.

Work and Family Studies
We reviewed 19 work and family studies schools and colleges in Greensboro, Charlotte, Raleigh, Banner Elk, Greenville, Elizabeth City, Winston-Salem, and 12 other cities. Around 1,000 work and family studies diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition charges for work and family studies degree programs in NC - $23,700.

Quick College Search

Click to Search Colleges

search by college name, city, or state

Top Competitors










Other Nearby Colleges