Overview
Student Population
| Location | Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
| Online | unc.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 41,773 prospective students applied, and 10,445 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,445 enrolled in the school. 25,197 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,895 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,019 plus fees of $1,961. UNC Chapel Hill is ranked 44 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Other Colleges to Consider
Students considering UNC Chapel Hill are frequently interested in these similar colleges.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UNC Chapel Hill is rated within the top 12% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Explore University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Rankings
Rankings for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#44 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#1 in Best Public Colleges in North Carolina
#10 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1280/1490 |
| ACT | 28/33 |
| Weighted GPA | 4.39 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $85 |
Annual Cost to Attend
North Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $990 |
| Other Fees | $1,961 |
| Room and Board | $11,740 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,836 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,546 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $990 |
| Other Fees | $1,961 |
| Room and Board | $11,740 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,836 |
| Total One Year Cost | $51,725 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 17% |
| Communication | 11% |
| Biology | 8% |
| Business | 8% |
| Psychology | 8% |
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.