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The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a public, co-educational liberal arts university located in Pembroke, North Carolina. It was established in 1887, as the Croatan Normal School. The school is historically American Indian, and white students were not granted admission to UNC-P until the 1960s. In 1972, the University was incorporated into the University of North Carolina system. On July 1, 1996, its name was changed to The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The university's campus stretches over more than 150 acres of land and admits more than 5,000 students every year.
The schools and colleges under the University of North Carolina at Pembroke include:
The athletic teams of UNC Pembroke are known as the Braves and their official mascot is the Red-Tailed Hawk. Men's teams participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, track & field and wrestling. UNC-P's women's teams take part in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball.
UNC Pembroke is in Pembroke, NC. Pembroke is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. UNC Pembroke issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include science, education and teaching, and family and social work.
Not all applicants to UNC Pembroke are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 510 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 430 to 530 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at UNC Pembroke are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 5,937 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
UNC Pembroke makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Division II Independents and Peach Belt Conference athletics.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of North Carolina At Pembroke
One University Drive
Pembroke, NC 28372-1510
General Phone: (910) 521-6000
http://www.uncp.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 238 | elementary school teaching, secondary school administration, physical education teaching, reading teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, art education, school counseling, social studies teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 119 | sociology, history, political science, English, Native American studies, Spanish language, American studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business and Management | 80 | business management, accounting, business, business administration |
| Family and Social Work | 77 | public administration, social work |
| Science | 75 | biology, chemistry, physics, biotechnology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 53 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 47 | registered nursing |
| Media | 46 | mass communication |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 43 | health and physical education, parks and recreation management, athletic trainer |
| Therapy and Counseling | 34 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | computer science, information technology |
| Fine Arts | 11 | fine arts |
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 6 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 5 | public health education |
| Music | 4 | music, music performance |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for UNC Pembroke in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 687 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 179 | 18 |
In 2007-2008, UNC Pembroke had a total enrollment of 5,937 students (5,145 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 17% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 93% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
UNC Pembroke offers campus housing for 1,705 of its 5,145 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Pembroke, 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 | 2,752 | 2,375 | 86% | 1,119 | 47% |
| Men | 1,240 | 1,050 | 85% | 523 | 50% |
| Women | 1,512 | 1,325 | 88% | 596 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 490 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| 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 | $ 4,299 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,022 |
| Room and board | $ 5,901 |
| Room charge | $ 3,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,940 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,503 |
Financial Aid:
UNC Pembroke participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 295400)
UNC Pembroke has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 70 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 45 | 65 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 38 | 41 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 7 | $65,805 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 41 | $88,213 | 12 | $76,137 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 31 | $69,154 | 21 | $63,529 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 42 | $59,830 | 59 | $57,081 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 31 | $48,816 | 33 | $48,576 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 5 | $57,878 | 5 | $54,336 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 151 | $67,047 | 131 | $57,601 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Division II Independents |
| Basketball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Track | Peach Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 98 | 78 | 176 |
| Basketball | 20 | 13 | 33 |
| Track | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 41 | 50 | 91 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UNC Pembroke Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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