UNCP by the Numbers
Where Excellence Meets Opportunity.
At UNC Pembroke, our commitment to student success starts with connection. With a
low student-to-faculty ratio and intentionally small class sizes, you'll receive the
individual attention and support you need to thrive — inside and outside the classroom.
Personalized Learning, Proven Results.
14:1
Student:Faculty Ratio
420+
Faculty
A Thriving BraveNation
8,089
Undergraduate & Graduate Enrollment
30,000+
Alumni
50+
Countries Represented
8 Colleges & Schools
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Optometic Medicine
- Esther G. Maynor Honors College
- McKenzie-Elliott School of Nursing
- School of Education
- The Graduate School
- Thomas College of Business and Economics
- University College
U.S. News & World Report Rankings
- #1 Campus Ethnic Diversity (South)
- #8 Top Performer for Social Mobility
- #18 Top Public Schools (South)
- #18 Best Colleges for Veterans
- #39 Best Value Schools
- #41 Best Regional Universities (South)
- Top undergraduate programs for: Business, Computer Science, Nursing & Psychology
Ranked Top 25 Best One-Year Online MBA by College Consensus
Best for Vets & Top Military
UNC Pembroke is nationally recognized for its support of military-affiliated students.
From top military-friendly rankings to dedicated resources for service members, veterans
and their families, we’re committed to helping you achieve your academic and career
goals with flexibility, affordability and unwavering support.
Military-Friendly Rankings
#2
Small Public School
#4
Military Spouse School
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Proudly Academic. Proudly Athletic. Proudly UNCP.
16 NCAA Division II Athletic Teams
Brave. Bold. Built to Compete.
With 16 NCAA Division II athletic teams, UNC Pembroke offers student-athletes the
opportunity to excel both on the field and in the classroom. Whether you're cheering
from the stands or competing for championships, school spirit runs deep — and Braves
play with heart.
150+ Pathways to a Degree
Endless Possibilities Await.
With more than 150 undergraduate and graduate pathways, UNC Pembroke empowers you
to chart your own course. From the arts and sciences to business, education and health
professions, you'll find programs that align with your passions and prepare you for
a future full of purpose.
11 Transfer Pathways
Through strategic partnerships with various institutions, UNC Pembroke offers unique
transfer and dual-degree pathways that combine the strengths of multiple schools.
These collaborations open doors to advanced study and specialized careers, while keeping
your education affordable and accessible.
Early Assurance Programs
- ECU School of Dental Medicine Early Assurance Program
- UNC Adams School of Dentistry Early Assurance Program
Engineering Programs
- NC State 3+2 Dual Degree Engineering Program (Electrical or Mechanical)
- NC State 3+2 Dual Degree Engineering Program (Civil or Environmental)
Strategic Partnership
Case Western Reserve University School of Law Strategic Partnership
Early Assurance Program
ECU Brody School of Medicine Early Assurance Program
Early Assurance Program
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Early Assurance Program
Program
Methodist University Physician Assistant Program
Early Assurance Agreement
The Institute of World Politics Early Assurance Agreement
Memorandum of Understanding
East Carolina University Public Health Memorandum of Understanding
Scholars Programs
- UNC System Veterinary Education Access Scholars Program
- Tuskegee University Pre-Veterinary Medicine Scholars Program
Early Assurance Programs
- ECU School of Dental Medicine Early Assurance Program
- UNC Adams School of Dentistry Early Assurance Program
Engineering Programs
- NC State 3+2 Dual Degree Engineering Program (Electrical or Mechanical)
- NC State 3+2 Dual Degree Engineering Program (Civil or Environmental)
Strategic Partnership
Case Western Reserve University School of Law Strategic Partnership
Early Assurance Program
ECU Brody School of Medicine Early Assurance Program
Early Assurance Program
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Early Assurance Program
Program
Methodist University Physician Assistant Program
Early Assurance Agreement
The Institute of World Politics Early Assurance Agreement
Memorandum of Understanding
East Carolina University Public Health Memorandum of Understanding
Scholars Programs
- UNC System Veterinary Education Access Scholars Program
- Tuskegee University Pre-Veterinary Medicine Scholars Program