C
Average
Score: 47/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
37/100 · earnings-weighted

Greensboro College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Greensboro, North Carolina 27401
Greensboro College campus, Greensboro, NC
Greensboro College campus, Greensboro, NC. Photo: NCNJ Collegian, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 41%
Outcomes
C+
59/100
Affordability
F
33/100
Resources
C
54/100
Experience
B+
74/100
Prestige
F
17/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

898
Total Enrollment
41%
Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
92%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Greensboro College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$46,566
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,462
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,607
Median debt at graduation
46.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
46.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 55% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 28th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Greensboro College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business/Managerial Economics$42,816$59,215-24%#81 of 84#75$21,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$56,598+2%#276 of 660#141—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$43,963—————
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$27,624————$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Greensboro College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $181,625
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,418/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 27401 (6.1% cap, Greensboro)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $20,300 $20,300
Total Cost (On-Campus) $36,845 $36,845

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
58%
Receive Pell Grants
80%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 49 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 14 grads/yr Business/Managerial Economics 13 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 9 grads/yr Psychology, General 8 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 7 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 6 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5 grads/yr Accounting 4 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 3 grads/yr Music, General 3 grads/yr Game and Interactive Media Design 3 grads/yr Sociology, General 3 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 3 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3 grads/yr Mathematics, General 2 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 2 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 2 grads/yr Acting 2 grads/yr Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Greensboro College's top programs commonly pursue.

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$63k/yr 633,700 jobs
Elementary school teachers, except special education
$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs
Kindergarten teachers, except special education
$61k/yr 117,200 jobs
Adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors
$60k/yr 40,900 jobs
Preschool teachers, except special education
$37k/yr 555,100 jobs
Exercise physiologists
$58k/yr 23,900 jobs
Economics teachers, postsecondary
$120k/yr 15,800 jobs

Student Demographics

898
Total Students
46%
Women
79%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 37%
Hispanic 14%
Black 32%
Asian 1%
Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 53%
Hybrid (Some Online) 32%
Fully Online 16%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 79%
25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Greensboro College?
Greensboro College has an acceptance rate of 92%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Greensboro College?
Tuition at Greensboro College is $20,300 for in-state students and $20,300 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Greensboro College?
The graduation rate at Greensboro College is 41%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Greensboro College a good school?
Greensboro College has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Greensboro College?
Greensboro College has a total enrollment of 898 students. Most students (79%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology