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University of North Carolina at Pembroke: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a public university in Pembroke, North Carolina, with about 5,300 undergraduates. It admitted 93.3% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $3,648 a year for in-state students and $7,648 for students from other states, before aid.

What University of North Carolina at Pembroke costs

University of North Carolina at Pembroke charges $3,648 a year in published tuition and fees for North Carolina residents, about $1,824 a semester, and $7,648 a year for students from other states, about $3,824 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $17,261 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $8,421 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into University of North Carolina at Pembroke

For fall 2024, University of North Carolina at Pembroke received 8,178 applications and admitted 7,627 students, and 801 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 970 and 1200.

What University of North Carolina at Pembroke students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of North Carolina at Pembroke (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other228
Business Administration and Management162
Biology / Biological Sciences111
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies109
Sociology98
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education / Fitness75
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse74
Psychology46

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of North Carolina at Pembroke's acceptance rate? 93.3% for fall 2024: 7,627 of 8,178 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of North Carolina at Pembroke? $3,648 a year for in-state students and $7,648 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of North Carolina at Pembroke? About 5,300 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do University of North Carolina at Pembroke students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 970–1200.

What is the campus setting at University of North Carolina at Pembroke? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.

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