Campus & Student Life at University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Home to about 6,436 undergraduates in 2020, UNC Pembroke is a public university located in Pembroke, North Carolina. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, UNC Pembroke offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UNC Pembroke can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UNC Pembroke Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UNC Pembroke Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at UNC Pembroke. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UNC Pembroke Disability Services.

UNC Pembroke for the Military

While not a "service academy", UNC Pembroke does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UNC Pembroke Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UNC Pembroke for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of North Carolina at Pembroke

UNC Pembroke offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of North Carolina at Pembroke

There were 6,436 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,945 (76.8%). Part-time attendance was 1,491 (23.2%).

University of North Carolina at Pembroke is Ranked #838 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UNC Pembroke is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UNC Pembroke #838 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UNC Pembroke by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UNC Pembroke Diversity Guide.

University of North Carolina at Pembroke Competes in the NCAA

UNC Pembroke has a total of 415 student athletes, 289 men and 126 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of North Carolina at Pembroke Athletics