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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Overview

Enrollment

31,705
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill overview
Location Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Online unc.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, established in 1789 as the nation's first public university, is situated in the college town of Chapel Hill, approximately 30 minutes from both Durham and Raleigh in the Research Triangle region. The campus spans over 700 acres featuring Georgian-style architecture and the distinctive Old Well at its historic core, with mature oak trees lining walkways throughout the grounds. UNC-Chapel Hill maintains highly selective undergraduate admissions and is recognized for its strength in liberal arts, journalism, business, and healthcare programs, with its medical school and research facilities forming part of a major regional healthcare network. Students typically reside in campus housing during their first year, with many choosing to remain in university-operated apartments or nearby residential areas throughout their academic career. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the North Carolina Tar Heels, with its men's basketball program holding multiple national championships.

Ratings

9/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

10/10

Outcomes

10/10

Value

UNC Chapel Hill is rated within the top 15% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Elite
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill overview
SAT 1350/1530
ACT 30/34
Estimated GPA 3.83

Applications Accepted

17.1% 
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill overview
Applications Due Jan 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Very High
Application Fee $85

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Annual Cost to Attend

North Carolina Resident Tuition

$7,019
In State Costs for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,290
Other Fees$1,970
Room and Board $12,254
Budget for Other Expenses$2,716
Total One Year Cost$25,249

Out of State Resident Tuition

$35,580
Out of State Costs for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,290
Other Fees$1,970
Room and Board $12,254
Budget for Other Expenses$2,716
Total One Year Cost$53,810

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$66,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

89% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 17%
Communication 11%
Biology 8%
Business 8%
Psychology 8%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199120 IPEDS survey data for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Current students may use the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.

Last updated February 24, 2024