UNCG is an inspiring place to be where great people are making great things happen. The hallmarks of our university are groundbreaking research, community service, caring faculty and high-quality education. We're redefining the public research university for the 21st century and what it means to make a difference in the lives of our students and in our community. Founded in 1891 and located in Greensboro, North Carolina, UNCG serves a diverse population of more than 17,500 on-campus students and over 950 others in distance-learning programs. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate majors, 64 graduate programs, 25 doctoral programs and 42 post-baccalaureate and post-masters certificates.