It all starts here.
UNCP students benefit from high-quality academics, personalized, hands-on learning and a supportive community.
Gain a competitive edge through internships and experiential learning.
Choose one of the most welcoming campuses in the South.
NC Promise tuition starts at $500 for in-state students.
Join the tradition.
From your BraveWalk during Welcome Week to Lumbee tribe ambassadors at graduation, our roots as North Carolina's historic Native American university shine through. Today, all students are welcome – we're ranked #1 in the South for Campus Ethnic Diversity by U.S. News & World Report.
Find your happy place.
Game with friends in the Hawk's Nest, prioritize your zen in the Meditation Room, get a taste of the South on Fried Chicken Fridays or paddle up on the pickleball court. Find your favorite spot or go off campus for more adventures like canoeing or beach trips.
Welcome to Pembroke.
Connect with the local community through awesome events like the BraveNation Powwow, Festival at Old Main, art exhibitions, concerts, NCAA DII sports, off-Broadway shows and speaker series!
"UNCP is a family for everyone who steps on campus.”
Ashley ArriagaMusic Education, Class of 2024
Joining BraveNation is easy.
Apply for free with waiver code GOUNCP. No essay or letter of recommendation is required, and test scores are optional for most students.
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College takes you higher.
A bachelor's degree offers more opportunities than certificates or apprenticeships, and college grads make an average of $1.2 million in additional lifetime earnings.