University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC · Public · 4-year · Niche: A+

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reported a 17.0% acceptance rate in its most recent imported IPEDS record. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public 4-year institution in Chapel Hill, NC, with an SAT reference of 1480 and an ACT reference of 31. The historical average net price is $11,655 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

17.0%

57,000 applicants

SAT reference

1480

Combined score

ACT reference

31

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$11,655

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)135014801530
ACT (composite, 1–36)293133

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

91.6%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

96.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$72,200

Student Body

20,752

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$2,004
$30,001 – $48,000$3,918
$48,001 – $75,000$8,538
$75,001 – $110,000$16,415
$110,000+$24,396

Top Majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

MajorDegrees Awarded
Biological & Biomedical Sciences778
Social Sciences746
Business, Management & Marketing504
Communication & Journalism465
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies456
Computer & Information Sciences435
Health Professions343
Parks, Recreation & Fitness295
Mathematics & Statistics211
Engineering147

Financial Aid at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

About University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Official website: https://www.unc.edu/

Admissions: https://www.admissions.unc.edu/

Frequently Asked Questions About University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

The stored historical acceptance rate for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is 17%. the reported applicant count is about 57,000. The reporting year is unavailable for this imported rate. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

The historical 17% acceptance rate suggests University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

The imported historical records for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill include an SAT reference value of 1480 and an ACT reference value of 31. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

The stored historical average net price at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $11,655 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 65%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $18,000 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is 92%. its stored first-year retention rate is 97%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $72,200. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on October 15, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid March 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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