Greensboro College is a small private Methodist college in Greensboro, North Carolina, founded in 1838. It offers business, education, sport studies, theatre and music, with very small classes and a historic campus near downtown. It's a quiet, personal place to start a US degree.
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Official website: greensboro.edu
1838 in Greensboro
United Methodist Church
Around 1,000 students
$18,000 – $32,000
International students, before scholarships
$11,000 – $14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on greensboro.edu before you apply.
BS Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Sport Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BA Theatre
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
Master of Education
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
One of the oldest women's colleges in the US, now co-educational.
Very small classes.
A historic campus near downtown Greensboro.
Graduates move into business, teaching and sport roles in North Carolina.
Theatre alumni work in regional theatre.
Greensboro's logistics and manufacturing sectors hire graduates.
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The campus is compact, with brick buildings and residence halls a short walk from downtown.
Greensboro is a mid-sized city with low rent and a mild climate. Charlotte and Raleigh are each about 90 minutes away.
Form I-20 issued by Greensboro College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Greensboro College reviews applications on a rolling basis. Apply by 1 June for fall or 1 November for spring.
Most programmes start in fall and spring; theatre starts in the fall.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Greensboro College first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Business administration, sport management, theatre and education are popular. Entry is based on grades with IELTS 6.0.
Yes. The college offers academic and athletic scholarships to international students.
