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International applicants · 2026–27

University of North Carolina Greensboro: what international applicants need

Greensboro, North Carolina

Requirements for the 2026–27 season, updated September 25, 2026.

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The questions international applicants ask

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

University of North Carolina Greensboro has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 1, 2026 and 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 Greensboro's acceptance rate?

88.5% for students who started in fall 2024: University of North Carolina Greensboro admitted 11,460 of its 12,948 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 Greensboro require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. University of North Carolina Greensboro 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 Early Action deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
  • 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.
Testing policy page

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

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 560–670 in Math and 590–685 in Reading and Writing (2% of them sent SAT scores).

  • On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 22–27.
  • 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 Greensboro's application fee for international students?

University of North Carolina Greensboro's application fee is $65 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

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

Yes. University of North Carolina Greensboro accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

  • Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does University of North Carolina Greensboro accept?

University of North Carolina Greensboro doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

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

How many recommendation letters does University of North Carolina Greensboro require?

University of North Carolina Greensboro 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 Greensboro require the Common App personal essay?

No. University of North Carolina Greensboro 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 Greensboro have?

231 of University of North Carolina Greensboro's 14,416 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.6%.

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

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

University of North Carolina Greensboro is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $24,012 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $7,661). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $10,688. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $38,936 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

Every requirement, in one place

Deadlines

  1. Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
  2. Regular DecisionMarch 1, 2027
Application fee
$65International applicantsUS applicants: $65
Common App fee waiver
Accepted
SAT / ACT
SometimesThis is the policy for American applicants. It can differ for international students: check the testing page.
English proficiency tests accepted
Listed on the university's site
Letters and school reports
No recommendation letters required
Also required
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