University of North Carolina—Greensboro is a public institution that was started in 1891. It has a undergraduate enrollment of 16,581, its environment is urban, and the campus size is 266 acres. It uses a semester-based academic year. Its in-state tuition/fees are $7,404; out-of-state tuition/fees are $22,564
University of North Carolina—Greensboro is situated in the central part of the state, about midway between Washington and Atlanta. Undergraduates at UNCG can choose from more than 100 academic programs, and graduate learners can choose from more than 60 degree programs, including those in the Bryan School of Business and Economics and the renowned student counseling and personnel services program in the School of Education. UNCG also offers highly ranked master’s programs in the fields of health and library and information studies.

Outside the classroom, University of North Carolina—Greensboro learners can get involved by joining about 200 organizations, including numerous fraternities and sororities. Each year, there are many campus events for learners to attend, including the New Music Festival. Student athletes can play at the intramural and club levels or try out for the UNCG Spartans varsity sports teams, which participate in the NCAA Division I Southern Conference. Notable alumni include Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Claudia Emerson and Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel.