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University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Admission at University of North Carolina at Pembroke is close to open (93.3%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $43,407 median earnings below before the application.
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke anchors the college town of Pembroke, NC, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $80,579 four years out. 50.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 5,330 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 71.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
The numbers above and the majors table below tell the measurable half of that story.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of North Carolina at Pembroke received 7,635 applications and admitted 7,052 (92.4%), with 908 enrolling.
How University of North Carolina at Pembroke compares
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | North Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 93.3% | 75.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $3,648 | $19,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $43,407 | $45,873 | $53,781 |
At $43,407, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($45,873). Look at University of North Carolina at Pembroke's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $3,648 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $7,648. For non-residents, University of North Carolina at Pembroke's $7,648 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 5,330 undergrads, University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
43.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 56% don't — ask a University of North Carolina at Pembroke tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of North Carolina at Pembroke
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $80,579 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,674 |
| Chemistry | $63,288 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $62,355 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,233 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,779 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $53,022 |
| Social Work | $52,344 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,382 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,806 |
| History | $49,535 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,034 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,370 |
| Biology, General | $48,285 |
| Sociology | $44,935 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,669 |
| Psychology, General | $42,947 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,864 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $36,793 |
Median earnings for these 19 University of North Carolina at Pembroke programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $43,407 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 15 additional University of North Carolina at Pembroke programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of North Carolina at Pembroke's acceptance rate?
92.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 7,052 admitted from 7,635 applicants.
How much does University of North Carolina at Pembroke cost?
In-state tuition is $3,648; out-of-state students pay $7,648. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $43,407 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in North Carolina
- William Peace University — 94.3% admitted
- Pfeiffer University — 96% admitted
- North Carolina Central University — 87% admitted
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro — 88.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.