Chapel Hill, North Carolina

UNC Chapel Hill Admission Requirements

Q: Does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill prefer SAT or ACT?

44% of students submit their SAT scores to UNC Chapel Hill. 58% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

Q: What is my chance of getting into University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

23% of those who apply are granted admission to UNC Chapel Hill. Admission competition is very high and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission .

Q: What SAT score is required for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1270 and 1480. 44% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission .

Q: What ACT score is required for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 29 and 33. 58% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission .

Chances of getting into University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Acceptance Rate

22.7%

Admission Difficulty for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Exceptional
Applicant Competition		Very High

How hard is it to get into UNC Chapel Hill and can I get accepted? The school has a 23% acceptance rate ranking it #3 in North Carolina for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 9,525 out of 41,939 applicants were admitted making UNC Chapel Hill a very highly competitive school to get into with a low chance of acceptance for typical applicants. Academically, it has extremely high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 12 percent. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill typically accepts and attracts "A" average high school students. Only 45% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top ten percent of their high school class.

UNC Chapel Hill SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1270-1480

Applicants Submitting SAT

44%

SAT Scores for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th	630
SAT Math 25th	640
SAT Composite 25th	1270

SAT Scores for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th	720
SAT Math 75th	760
SAT Composite 75th	1480
Average SAT Score	1380

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill typically requires applicants to be in the top 15 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1270 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1160. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1380 out of 1600. The school ranks #2 in North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score. 44 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1480 and Above	Good	>34%
1375 to 1480	Avg +	23%-34%
1270 to 1375	Avg -	15%-23%
1165 to 1270	Reach	9%-15%
Less than 1165	Low	<9%

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UNC Chapel Hill ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

29-33

Applicants Submitting ACT

58%

ACT Scores for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th	29
ACT Math 25th	27
ACT Composite 25th	29

ACT Scores for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th	35
ACT Math 75th	32
ACT Composite 75th	33
Average ACT Score	31

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UNC Chapel Hill?

Admission data indicates that UNC Chapel Hill regularly accepts students with ACT's of 29 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 9 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 27 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 31 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 33 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #3 in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite score. 58 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
33 and Above	Good	>34%
31 to 33	Avg +	23%-34%
29 to 31	Avg -	15%-23%
27 to 29	Reach	9%-15%
Less than 27	Low	<9%

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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

4.6

Typical High School Grades

You will need exceptionally good grades to get into University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was 4.6 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #1 in North Carolina for highest average GPA. Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough to gain admission as UNC Chapel Hill is a very selective school.

What do these ratings mean?

High School GPA's for admitted University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
3.75+	97%	Good
3.50 to 3.75	1%	Reach
3.25 to 3.50	1%	Reach
3.00 to 3.25	1%	Reach
2.75 to 3.00	N/A%	Low
2.50 to 2.75	N/A%	Low
2.25 to 2.50	N/A%	Low
2.00 to 2.25	N/A%	Low

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

High School Class Rank

78% of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	78%
Top 25% of class	96%
Top 50% of class	99%
Bottom 50% of class	1%
Bottom 25% of class	0%

Data Sources, Wintergreen Orchard House

Admission Statistics

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	24,863	17,076	41,939
Accepted	5,725	3,800	9,525
Acceptance Rate	23%	22%	23%
Enrolled	2,669	1,658	4,327
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	47%	44%	45%

Fall 2020 Application Deadline

Applications were Due

Jan 10, 2020

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 10, 2020.

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and what considerations affect admission decisions?

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Admission Requirements
Test Scores	Required
High School GPA	Required
High School Class Rank	Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Demonstration of Competencies	Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill prefer SAT or ACT?

44% of students submit their SAT scores to UNC Chapel Hill. 58% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

23% of those who apply are granted admission to UNC Chapel Hill. Admission competition is very high and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1270 and 1480. 44% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 29 and 33. 58% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.