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Greensboro is found in Greensboro, North Carolina. Greensboro is a medium-sized city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its United Methodist identity. Greensboro is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
Greensboro has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in music, mathematics, drama and performing arts, nutrition and exercise therapy, and liberal arts.
Admission to Greensboro is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 550. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,230 in 2005 at Greensboro.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Greensboro offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Greensboro values student athletics, and belongs to the Division III Independents.
More complete details are provided below.
Greensboro College
815 W Market St
Greensboro, NC 27401-1875
General Phone: (336) 272-7102
http://www.gborocollege.edu
Greensboro awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 47 | sociology, political science, history, English, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies, history courses, French language |
| Business And Management | 31 | managerial economics, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 29 | ESL instruction, elementary school teaching, mental retardation education, physical education teaching, early childhood education, middle school teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | sports and fitness management, health and fitness, athletic trainer |
| Science | 10 | biology, chemistry |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | acting, directing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | religion |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Music | 4 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Greensboro in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 148 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 19 | 2 |
In 2005, Greensboro had a total enrollment of 1,230 students (1,025 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 59% |
| Women | 41% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 59% |
| Virginia | 10% |
| Maryland | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Greensboro offers campus housing for 627 of its 1,025 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Greensboro, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,116 | 809 | 72% | 246 | 30% |
| Men | 618 | 433 | 70% | 146 | 34% |
| Women | 498 | 376 | 76% | 100 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 12% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,120 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,120 |
| Room and board | $ 6,920 |
| Room charge | $ 3,580 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,340 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Greensboro participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 293000)
Greensboro has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $56,345 | 10 | $56,345 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $49,717 | 6 | $47,333 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $46,283 | 11 | $42,878 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $52,158 | 28 | $48,375 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Division III Independents |
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
| Baseball | Division III Independents |
| Track | Division III Independents |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Managerial Economics
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Directing and Theatrical Production
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Greensboro Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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