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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Overview

Enrollment

31,641
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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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 50,729 prospective students applied, and 10,348 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 4,690 enrolled in the school.  26,490 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,151 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,019 plus fees of $2,009. UNC Chapel Hill is ranked 68 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

9/10

Overall

9/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

10/10

Outcomes

10/10

Value

UNC Chapel Hill is rated within the top 16% 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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill overview
SAT 1140/1380
ACT 22/27
Estimated GPA 3.83

Applications Accepted

20.4% 
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill overview
Applications Due Jan 15, 2024
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$1,002
Other Fees$2,009
Room and Board $11,882
Budget for Other Expenses$2,858
Total One Year Cost$24,770

Out of State Resident Tuition

$34,882
Out of State Costs for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,002
Other Fees$2,009
Room and Board $11,882
Budget for Other Expenses$2,858
Total One Year Cost$52,633

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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.