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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, chartered in 1789, is a public research university that stands as one of the oldest public universities in the United States, beginning to enroll students in 1795. Located in the town of Chapel Hill, it is approximately a 30-minute drive from the state capital, Raleigh. The campus showcases a predominant neo-Georgian architectural style and is home to the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, a significant campus landmark. UNC Chapel Hill is recognized for its rigorous academics and highly selective admissions process. The university offers a wide array of undergraduate majors, with popular programs including business, journalism, and biomedical sciences. It also hosts a vibrant student housing community with a range of residential halls. The Tar Heels, the university's athletic teams, compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and are particularly renowned for their men's basketball and women's soccer teams.

In the most recent statistical year 56,341 prospective students applied, and 9,639 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 4,435 enrolled in the school.  28,484 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,221 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $7,019 plus fees of $1,970. UNC Chapel Hill is ranked 64 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

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

Rankings for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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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