University of North Carolina at Pembroke Acceptance Rate
Pembroke, North Carolina · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,635
- Admitted
- 7,052
- Yield
- 12.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of North Carolina at Pembroke's acceptance rate has risen from 73.3% in 2014–15 to 92.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,035 to 7,635 (+89%) over that period.
Its 92.4% rate makes University of North Carolina at Pembroke more selective than about 15% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 9%.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 12.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,035 | 2,956 | 73.3% | 1,074 |
| 2015–16 | 4,596 | 3,418 | 74.4% | 1,233 |
| 2016–17 | 4,573 | 3,364 | 73.6% | 1,091 |
| 2017–18 | 4,558 | 3,680 | 80.7% | 1,033 |
| 2018–19 | 4,316 | 3,506 | 81.2% | 1,233 |
| 2019–20 | 5,601 | 4,757 | 84.9% | 1,131 |
| 2020–21 | 5,021 | 4,588 | 91.4% | 901 |
| 2021–22 | 5,578 | 5,123 | 91.8% | 896 |
| 2022–23 | 3,420 | 3,069 | 89.7% | 714 |
| 2023–24 | 7,635 | 7,052 | 92.4% | 908 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,192 | 3,891 | 92.8% |
| Men | 2,907 | 2,653 | 91.3% |
| Unknown | 536 | 508 | 94.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
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Frequently asked
What is University of North Carolina at Pembroke's acceptance rate?
University of North Carolina at Pembroke's acceptance rate is 92.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,052 admitted of 7,635 applicants).
Is University of North Carolina at Pembroke test optional?
University of North Carolina at Pembroke is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of North Carolina at Pembroke?
University of North Carolina at Pembroke received 7,635 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,052.
Is University of North Carolina at Pembroke getting harder to get into?
University of North Carolina at Pembroke has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73.3% in 2014–15 to 92.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.uncp.edu/.