The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP or UNC Pembroke) is a public university in Pembroke, North Carolina. UNC Pembroke is a master’s level degree-granting university and part of the University of North Carolina system. Its history is intertwined with that of the Lumbee nation.

Organization
The title of Principal or Superintendent was used prior to 1940. After 1940, when UNC Pembroke became a collegiate-level institution, the title of President was used. Upon becoming a member institution of the University of North Carolina system, the title was changed to Chancellor.

Presidents
Dr. O. H. Browne (1940–1942)
Dr. Ralph D. Wellons (1942–1956)
Dr. Walter J. Gale (1956–1962)
Dr. English E. Jones (1962–1972)
Chancellors
Dr. English E. Jones (1972–1979)
Dr. Paul R. Givens (1979–1989)
Dr. Joseph P. Oxendine (1989–1999)
Dr. Allen C. Meadors (1999-2009)[12][13]
Dr. Charles R. Jenkins (2009–2010)
Dr. Kyle R. Carter (2010–2015)[14]
Dr. Robin G. Cummings (2015–present)
Academics

The Alicia and Whitney Jones bridge leading to the Mary Livermore Library[15]

The School of Business is housed in the Business Administration Building (commonly referred to as the BA Building)[16]

Lowry Bell Tower from the Water Feature[17]
UNC Pembroke currently offers 41 bachelor’s and 17 master’s degrees and is organized into the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Health Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, and The Graduate Studies.

Departments of the College of Arts and Sciences

American Indian Studies
Art
Biology
Chemistry and Physics
English, Theatre & Foreign Languages
Geology & Geography
History
Mass Communication
Mathematics & Computer Science
Music
Nursing
Philosophy & Religion
Political Science & Public Administration
Psychology
Sociology a& Criminal Justice
Departments of the College of Health Sciences

Nursing
Social Work
Kinesiology
Counseling
Departments of the School of Business

Main article: UNCP School of Business
Accounting & Finance
Economics & Decision Sciences
Management, Marketing & International Business
Departments of the School of Education

Educational Leadership & Specialties
Teacher Education Program
The Graduate School Programs

Art Education
Athletic Training
Business Administration (accelerated online MBA available)
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Elementary Education
English Education
English as a Second Language Licensure, Add-on
Exercise/Sports Administration concentration in Physical Education (MA)
Mathematics Education
Middle Grades Education
Nursing (MSN)
Health & Physical Education
Public Administration (MPA)
Reading Education
School Administration (MSA)
Professional School Counseling
Science Education
Social Studies Education
Social Work
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Students and faculty
UNCP offers small class sizes; the student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1, and classes average 20 students.[2] In addition, classes are taught exclusively by professors, instructors, or other faculty. There are no classes on campus taught by graduate assistants. This is where the university’s motto “Where learning gets personal” comes from.[18] The school has an enrollment of 8,262 students; of these, 6,436 students are undergraduate, and 1,826 are graduate students.[2]

Rankings
Academic rankings
Regional
U.S. News & World Report[19] 87
Master’s University class
Washington Monthly[20] 190
In U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 “America’s Best Colleges” edition, UNC Pembroke was ranked in the Regional Universities – South category tied at 87th overall, and tied at 39th in “Top Public Schools”, 16th in the “Top Performers on Social Mobility”, and tied at 19th on the “Most Innovative Schools” in the same regional category.

Notable alumni

Brad Allen, National Football League official
Derek Brunson, 3-time Division II All-American wrestler; professional MMA fighter who formerly fought in Strikeforce now currently fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)[28]
Sascha Görres, a German footballer who currently plays for Richmond Kickers in the USL Professional Division.
Jerry P. Lanier, Former U.S. Ambassador to Sudan and a career diplomat with the U.S. Department of State.
Pardon Ndhlovu, a marathon runner from Zimbabwe, competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics and placed 41st in the men’s marathon competition.
Julian Pierce, civil rights activist
Kelvin Sampson, Head basketball coach for the Houston Cougars, former NBA assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks, former Washington State, University of Oklahoma, and Indiana University head coach.
Elisha Lawson, Actor and entertainer
Brick Jackson, Actor

pembroke university tuition

English Language Institute Program Dates

Fall 2021TBDSpring 2021TBD

Tuition & Fees

ELI students pay a comparable tuition rate as out-of-state students. The chart below provides some estimates* that are valid through the 2018-2019 calendar year.

	Fall & Spring	One semester	Summer(No Classes)
Tuition	$ 10,240	$ 5,120	N/A
Fees	$2,496	$1,248	N/A
Room	$ 5,460	$ 2,730	N/A
Board	$ 4,646	$ 2,323	N/A
Insurance	$ 2,627	$ 1,314	N/A
Other	$210	$105	N/A
Books	$ 400	$ 200	N/A

* Please note that these figures are estimates and may be subject to change.

Tuition payments can be made at the OGE Office with cash, check (make checks payable to UNCP) or credit card. Students are responsible for other fees associated with room, board and health insurance in order to maintain their student status.

The NC Promise Tuition Plan

Reduced Tuition for International Undergraduate Students

(NC Promise does NOT apply to ELI students. ELI students can take advantage of the tuition discount after they complete the ELI program and enroll in an undergraduate program.)

The North Carolina Promise Tuition Plan is a program of the State of North Carolina established with the intent of increasing access to a quality university education through the University of North Carolina system. UNC Pembroke is among three UNC system schools to offer reduced tuition for undergraduate students. Beginning Fall 2018, UNCP’s in-state tuition will be reduced to $1000 a year and out-of-state tuition to $5,000 a year for undergraduate students.*

Estimated Cost of Attendance for International Undergraduate Students

FULL YEAR	Beginning Fall 2021
Tuition	$5,000
Fees	$2,496
**Room & Board	$10,106
Health insurance	$2,627
Books	$550
Other	$1,307
TOTAL	$22,086

* NC Promise does not apply to students in the English Language Institute and graduate programs.

** Cost of room and board varies depending on plan selection. The above represents the minimum.