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Greensboro College
United States of America

Popularity:2277

Official website: https://www.greensboro.edu
Tel:Phone: 336-272-7102
Address:815 West Market Street Greensboro, NC  27401-1875 United States

Introduction and Overview: Greensboro College is a private liberal arts college located in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college focuses on undergraduate education, but also has a small number of graduate courses. It has about 1,000 students from 32 states, the District of Columbia, and 29 countries, with a teacher-student ratio of 1:10.

History and Founding Time: The college was founded in 1838 as Greensboro College for Women, one of the oldest institutions of higher education for women in the United States. It was renamed Greensboro College for Women in 1912, changed to its current name in 1919, and began coeducation in 1954.

School Strength

Faculty: It has 45 full-time teachers who are not only academically accomplished, but also focus on interaction and guidance with students, providing students with personalized educational experiences.

Academic Achievements: Focus on cultivating students' comprehensive qualities and practical abilities. 99% of students have the opportunity to participate in internships or other practical projects, and graduates have outstanding performance in various fields.

Nature of the institution: Private, four-year liberal arts college.

Educational philosophy: Provide liberal arts education, cultivate students' intellectual, social and spiritual development, while supporting the individual needs of all students. Encourage students to think critically, act justly and live faithfully, and strive to create a diverse, fair and inclusive campus community.

Key disciplines: English education is more prominent, and its MA in TESOL program (Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is recognized by many countries. In addition, majors such as history and religion, and kinesiology also have certain characteristics.

Department settings: There are schools of art, business, social sciences and education, humanities, and science and mathematics.

Ranking: It does not appear in common comprehensive university rankings such as U.S. News, but it has a certain regional influence among liberal arts colleges. It also performs well in Niche's ranking of the best liberal arts colleges.

Cost: Tuition varies depending on the major and course, and is roughly around US$30,000-40,000 per year. The school provides financial aid to 99% of students, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs.

Campus environment: The campus covers an area of ​​80 acres and is located in the College Hill Historic District in Greensboro. There are many red brick buildings on campus, which are in neoclassical revival or colonial style. Major buildings include the main building, Finch Memorial Chapel, J.A. Jones Library, Cowan Humanities Building, Odell Memorial Building and Proctor Building.