Greensboro College, or GC, was officially established in 1838. However, its origins can be traced back to the Greensboro Female College that was founded in 1833. The college campus is spread across 80 acres of land in Greensboro, North Carolina. Greensboro College's recent enrollments have been over 1,000 students representing more than 30 states and 27 nations.
Students at the Greensboro College can choose from over 30 undergraduate majors in the fields of art, music, education, mathematics, and computer science, among others. Master’s degrees in arts and education are also awarded.
The sports teams of Greensboro College are nicknamed the Pride. The athletics department sponsors around 15 teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, swimming, softball, and volleyball. The teams compete in the USA South Athletic Conference, and the NCAA.
Greensboro is found in Greensboro, NC. 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, drama and performing arts, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission to Greensboro is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 540.
Greensboro maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,180 in 2007 at Greensboro.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. 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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 57 | elementary school teaching, ESL instruction, early childhood education, physical education teaching, mental retardation education, middle school teaching |
| Business And Management | 45 | managerial economics, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 37 | sociology, interdisciplinary studies, political science, history, English, Spanish language, history courses, French language |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 20 | health and fitness, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Science | 12 | biology, chemistry |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 12 | acting, directing |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | religion |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Greensboro in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 178 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 30 | 2 |
In 2007, Greensboro had a total enrollment of 1,180 students (1,044 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 59% |
| Virginia | 8% |
| Maryland | 7% |
| New York | 5% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
Greensboro offers campus housing for 579 of its 1,044 (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 | 1,029 | 658 | 64% | 217 | 33% |
| Men | 552 | 351 | 64% | 123 | 35% |
| Women | 477 | 307 | 64% | 94 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
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 | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 6% |
| 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 | $ 20,810 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,810 |
| Room and board | $ 8,200 |
| Room charge | $ 4,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,830 |
| 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.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $60,032 | 13 | $60,298 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $50,218 | 10 | $43,528 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $47,333 | 7 | $44,921 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $37,333 | 4 | $42,500 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $54,600 | 34 | $50,106 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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 services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
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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