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University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  • LocationGreensboro, NC
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 17,743 students
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Roman Catholic campus ministry for UNC Greensboro, Greensboro Catholic Campus Ministry, is based in the Smith Campus Ministries Center on campus and is listed by the Diocese of Charlotte among the campuses it serves. Its website names a campus minister and describes OCIA, a reading room, and a young adult night at a Eucharistic Congress.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of North Carolina at Greensboro, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady of Grace Catholic Church: 0.8 mi1St. Benedict's Catholic Church: 1.3 mi2St. Mary's Catholic Church: 2.3 mi3Saint Pius X Catholic Church: 2.8 mi4Greensboro Catholic Campus Ministry (Smith Campus Ministries Center): 0.1 miUniversity of North Carolina at Greensboro (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 2203 West Market Street
  2. St. Benedict's Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 109 West Smith Street
  3. St. Mary's Catholic Church — 2.3 mi
  4. Saint Pius X Catholic Church — 2.8 mi · 2210 North Elm Street, Greensboro

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ACatholic life on campus: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Catholic life on campus

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The ministry's website states that it serves UNC Greensboro students, staff, and faculty, and the Diocese of Charlotte lists UNC Greensboro among its campus ministries.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Greensboro Catholic Campus Ministrygreensborocatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are a Roman Catholic ministry dedicated to the students, staff, and faculty of UNC Greensboro.”
      The ministry is a Roman Catholic ministry serving UNC Greensboro students, staff, and faculty.
    2. College Students | Diocese of Charlottecharlottediocese.org/faith-edu/college-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campuses We Serve NC Agricultural and Technical State University Western Carolina University Wake Forest University UNC Greensboro UNC Charlotte Bennett College”
      The Diocese of Charlotte lists UNC Greensboro among the campuses served by its Catholic campus ministry.
    3. Who | Greensboro Catholic Campus Ministrygreensborocatholic.com/who · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “My name is Max Linnville, I am the Campus Minister at UNCG.”
      Max Linnville is the Campus Minister for the Catholic ministry at UNC Greensboro.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)One kind (One formation program is listed: OCIA for adults seeking the sacraments of initiation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Questions | Greensboro Catholic Campus Ministrygreensborocatholic.com/catholic-questions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) may be for you.”
      The ministry offers OCIA for people seeking to join the Catholic Church.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The ministry is based on campus in the Smith Campus Ministries Center and publishes a campus minister contact.
    Sources (2)
    1. Where | Greensboro Catholic Campus Ministrygreensborocatholic.com/where · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are located in the Smith Campus Ministries Center on the campus of UNC Greensboro (across from the Elliott University Center on Stirling Street).”
      The ministry is located on the UNC Greensboro campus in the Smith Campus Ministries Center.
    2. Who | Greensboro Catholic Campus Ministrygreensborocatholic.com/who · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “My name is Max Linnville, I am the Campus Minister at UNCG.”
      Max Linnville is the Campus Minister for the Catholic ministry at UNC Greensboro.
  • The diocese lists UNC Greensboro as a campus where its Catholic campus ministry is active.
    Sources (1)
    1. College Students | Diocese of Charlottecharlottediocese.org/faith-edu/college-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campuses We Serve NC Agricultural and Technical State University Western Carolina University Wake Forest University UNC Greensboro UNC Charlotte Bennett College”
      The Diocese of Charlotte lists UNC Greensboro among the campuses served by its Catholic campus ministry.

Concerns

None recorded.

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The Catholic center

Greensboro Catholic Campus Ministry (Smith Campus Ministries Center)

  • Address: 500 Stirling Street, Greensboro, NC 27412
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: reading room

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Source: greensborocatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, greensborocatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 1 location not published

Retreats 1

  • Young Adult Night at the Eucharistic CongressOff campus
    Friday evening event for college students at a diocesan Eucharistic Congress in Charlotte, with a guest speaker, music, and overnight Adoration.
    greensborocatholic.com

Other 1

Faith formation 1

  • OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
    Preparation for adults who want to join the Catholic Church and receive the sacraments of initiation.
    greensborocatholic.com

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Greensboro Catholic Campus Ministrygreensborocatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We are a Roman Catholic ministry dedicated to the students, staff, and faculty of UNC Greensboro.”
    The ministry is a Roman Catholic ministry serving UNC Greensboro students, staff, and faculty.
    “Smith Campus Ministries Center | 500 Stirling Street, Greensboro, NC 27412 | (336) 334-5130 | hello@greensborocatholic.com”
    The ministry is located at 500 Stirling Street and publishes a phone number and general email.
  2. College Students | Diocese of Charlottecharlottediocese.org/faith-edu/college-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campuses We Serve NC Agricultural and Technical State University Western Carolina University Wake Forest University UNC Greensboro UNC Charlotte Bennett College”
    The Diocese of Charlotte lists UNC Greensboro among the campuses served by its Catholic campus ministry.
  3. Where | Greensboro Catholic Campus Ministrygreensborocatholic.com/where · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We are located in the Smith Campus Ministries Center on the campus of UNC Greensboro (across from the Elliott University Center on Stirling Street).”
    The ministry is located on the UNC Greensboro campus in the Smith Campus Ministries Center.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
62 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.56%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.79%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,193 · ACT 24.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.18 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$9,830

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
14,156
Total students17,743
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$10,965
Cost of attendance (per year)$21,373
Median federal debt at graduation$22,858
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
56%
First-year retention79%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$48,160
Admission rate89%
Students receiving Pell grants50%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1193
SAT reading & writing590–685
SAT math560–670
ACT composite22–27
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 60 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Charlotte

The Most Reverend Michael T. Martin, Bishop of Charlotte

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: charlottediocese.org, charlottediocese.org, usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 199148
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Is University of North Carolina at Greensboro a Catholic college?
No. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Greensboro Catholic Campus Ministry.

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