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University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC • public • I | ACC | FBS
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Acceptance
18.7%
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Grad Rate
92%
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Cost
$22,113 / $54,322
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Rankings
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 21,906 • Total: 34,640
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Yes
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Address
Chapel Hill, NC
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Website
unc.edu
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 8,737 (39.9%) • Female: 13,169 (60.1%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 3,209 14.6%
Black/African American 1,886 8.6%
Hispanic/Latino 2,137 9.8%
White 11,830 54.0%
Two or More Races 1,118 5.1%
International 1,133 5.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
18.7%
10,850 admitted from 57,902 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 680-750
Math: 690-780
Total: 1370-1530
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
30-34
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$85
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 10/15/2025
RD: 01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
92.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate
85.6%
Freshman Retention Rate
97.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
11.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$22,113
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$54,322
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $7,019
Out-of-state: $39,228
Room & Board
$13,804
Books & Supplies
$1,290
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $2,004
$30,001-48,000 $3,918
$48,001-75,000 $8,538
$75,001-110,000 $16,415
$110,001+ $24,396
Students Receiving Pell Grants
52%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
ACC
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (11)
Baseball Basketball Fencing Football (FBS) Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (13)
Basketball Fencing Field Hockey Golf Gymnastics Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined)
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Merit Aid Profile

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Out-of-State Min GPA
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Out-of-State Award Range
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Extraction Confidence
85%

Common questions about University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

What is University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill's acceptance rate?
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill accepts 19% of applicants, from 57,902 applications.
How much does University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill cost?
Tuition and fees are $7,019 in-state and $39,228 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $2,004 on average after aid.
Does University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill require SAT or ACT scores?
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill requires test scores from some applicants.
What ACT score do you need for University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 30 and 34 on the ACT.
What is University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill's graduation rate?
92% of students graduate within six years.