University of North Carolina at Pembroke: what international applicants need

What are University of North Carolina at Pembroke's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of North Carolina at Pembroke has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on March 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is University of North Carolina at Pembroke's acceptance rate?

93.3% for students who started in fall 2024: University of North Carolina at Pembroke admitted 7,627 of its 8,178 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of North Carolina at Pembroke require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. University of North Carolina at Pembroke requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Regular Decision deadline (March 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 480–600 in Math and 490–600 in Reading and Writing (2% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 18–23.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is University of North Carolina at Pembroke's application fee for international students?

University of North Carolina at Pembroke's application fee is $45 for international applicants (US applicants pay $55).

Does University of North Carolina at Pembroke accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. University of North Carolina at Pembroke accepts the Common App fee waiver from US students only.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does University of North Carolina at Pembroke accept?

University of North Carolina at Pembroke lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does University of North Carolina at Pembroke accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests University of North Carolina at Pembroke accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does University of North Carolina at Pembroke require?

University of North Carolina at Pembroke doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of North Carolina at Pembroke require the Common App personal essay?

No. University of North Carolina at Pembroke doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does University of North Carolina at Pembroke have?

230 of University of North Carolina at Pembroke's 5,437 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 4.2%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of North Carolina at Pembroke cost for international students?

University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $7,648 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $3,648). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $11,858. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $23,813 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does University of North Carolina at Pembroke give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2025-26, University of North Carolina at Pembroke gave institutional scholarships or grants to 66 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2025-26 Source