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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large, public institution located in Chapel Hill, nc. Founded in 1789, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers undergraduate degrees in 231 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 19,921 undergraduates
cost $8,989 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 17.1%
SAT score average 1449
ACT score average 30
Average high school GPA 4.47
Application fee $85
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is known for one of its top majors: Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Other

Popular majors

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Communication and Media Studies
Biology, General
Behavioral Sciences
Computer Science
Economics
Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,989
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,254
Books & supplies $1,290
Other expenses $2,716
Cost of attendance* $25,249
Average financial aid package $19,660
Estimated cost $5,589 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $37,550
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,254
Books & supplies $1,290
Other expenses $2,716
Cost of attendance* $53,810
Average financial aid package $19,660
Estimated cost $34,150 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,921, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

32,496

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
35%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
10%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
41%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, students love their Residence Hall Association, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 103 South Bldg Cb 9100, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
phone 919-962-2211
address https://www.unc.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Residence hall association

Campus y student organization

Carolina women in business

Unc-ch finance society

Undergraduate real estate club

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, nc.

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

The acceptance rate for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is 17%.

What’s the average GPA for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

The average high school GPA for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students was 4.47.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $100,996.

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