Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
815 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27401-1875
Tel:
(336)272-7102
Private not-for-profit | 1,119 students
Greensboro College, a four year, independent, coeducational college affiliated with the United Methodist Church, is anacademic and social community that unites the liberal arts and Judeo-Christian values in an atmosphere of diversity andmutual respect. The College enrolls nearly 1,300 students from approximately 27 states and 16 nations. The average class sizeis 16 and the student faculty ratio is 14 to one.
School Overview: | Greensboro College | |
| County | Guilford County, NC | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 89 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 1,119 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 863 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 256 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 1,075 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 44 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% |
| % Black | 20% | 6% |
| % White | 65% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $25,600 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $25,600 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 47% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 400-510 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 410-530 | 460-573 |
| SAT Writing (25-75%) | 380-498 | 440-570 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 15-23 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 16-23 | 18-25 |
| ACT Writing (25-75%) | 6-8 | 6-8 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 17-23 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- The College is known for its individual concern for students, strong academic advising program, aconvenient location within blocks of the city of Greensboro, cocurricular portfolio program, nationally recognizedintercollegiate athletics and leadership development programs.A liberal education provides basic intellectual andcommunicative capabilities that enable a person to develop and to adapt throughout a productive lifetime.
- Greensboro College is nestled on 70 acres of tree-lined grounds in a historical district borderingdowntown Greensboro. The city is served by the Piedmont-Triad International Airport, AMTRAK, and Interstate highways 40 and85.
- Greensboro College's central purpose is the intellectual development of its students within the dual traditions of theliberal arts and the Judeo-Christian faith. Through a disciplined pursuit of truth, its students acquire knowledge anddevelop a critical awareness that allows them to live humanely, responsibly and productively in a free society. Such livesare characterized by clarity of thought and expression, a sense of history, an understanding of literature and language, aknowledge of mathematics and science, an appreciation of the arts, an awareness of political and social realities, afamiliarity with the biblical tradition and a respect for physical soundness.
- Cocurricular involvement and leadership in activities are valuable supplements to classroom learning.Students take an active role in planning and implementing campus activities. Pride Productions is one of the organizationsthat regularly sponsor a variety of social events such as bands, comedians, trips, movies, Homecoming, formal dances, and theannual Spring Fling weekend.
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