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 |
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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 42,465 prospective students applied, and 9,610 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,182 enrolled in the school. 25,220 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,791 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $7,019 plus fees of $1,961. UNC Chapel Hill is ranked 48 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#48 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
#12 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1310/1500 |
| ACT | 28/33 |
| GPA | 4.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
Annual Cost to Attend
North Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $972 |
| Other Fees | $1,961 |
| Room and Board | $11,526 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,750 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,228 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $972 |
| Other Fees | $1,961 |
| Room and Board | $11,526 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,750 |
| Total One Year Cost | $51,407 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
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.