Chances of getting into University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
24.4%| 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 24% acceptance rate ranking it #3 in North Carolina for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 9,673 out of 39,650 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 11 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.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1330-1500Applicants Submitting SAT
39%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 680 |
| SAT Math 25th | 650 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1330 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 740 |
| SAT Math 75th | 760 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1500 |
| Average SAT Score | 1420 |
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 10 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1330 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 1240. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1420 out of 1600. The school ranks #3 in North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score. 39 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.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1500 and Above | Good | >35% |
| 1415 to 1500 | Avg + | 24%-35% |
| 1330 to 1415 | Avg - | 16%-24% |
| 1245 to 1330 | Reach | 10%-16% |
| Less than 1245 | Low | <10% |
UNC Chapel Hill ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
28-33Applicants Submitting ACT
64%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 28 |
| ACT Math 25th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 28 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 34 |
| ACT Math 75th | 32 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 33 |
| Average ACT Score | 30 |
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 28 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 12 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 26 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 30 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. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 64 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 33 and Above | Good | >37% |
| 30 to 33 | Avg + | 24%-37% |
| 28 to 30 | Avg - | 17%-24% |
| 26 to 28 | Reach | 12%-17% |
| Less than 26 | Low | <12% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
4.6Typical High School Grades
AYou 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.
| 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 |
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 | 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% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 23,201 | 16,449 | 39,650 |
| Accepted | 5,768 | 3,905 | 9,673 |
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 24% | 24% |
| Enrolled | 2,661 | 1,695 | 4,356 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 46% | 43% | 45% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Jan 10, 2020Days left to Apply
31Applicants have 31 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Jan 10, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to UNC Chapel Hill before the Jan 10 application deadline.
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Dec 14 | Dec 24 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| 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
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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?
39% of students submit their SAT scores to UNC Chapel Hill. 64% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
24% 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 1330 and 1500. 39% 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 28 and 33. 64% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
