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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

As the nation’s first public university, the University of North Carolina has always been at the forefront of innovation, service, and the pursuit of knowledge. UNC–Chapel Hill’s students conduct research that inspires themselves and others to live out their potential to change the world. The University’s impactful work is supported by the Carolina Covenant, which promises a debt-free education to low-income students. Here, everyone has the opportunity to lead and thrive.

Get to know University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

19,395
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
60%
 
Enrolled male students
40%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
95%
 
Part-time students
5%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
83%
 
Adjuncts
17%
 
Faculty Ratio
13:1
Student/teacher ratio
$7,019
In-state tuition cost
$34,198
Out-of-state tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
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Out-of-state students

College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 4%
Hispanic/Latinx: 9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 8%
White, non-Hispanic: 57%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 12%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 3%

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
Required

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 640 | 75th Percentile: 730
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 640 | 75th Percentile: 760
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 28 | 75th Percentile: 33
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 26 | 75th Percentile: 32
ACT English
25th Percentile: 28 | 75th Percentile: 35

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $7,019
Tuition (out-of-state): $34,198
Fees: $1,961
Room: $6,878
Board: $4,862

Contact University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Contact Admissions

admissions.unc.edu
(919) 966-3621
unchelp@admissions.unc.edu

Campus Location

174 Country Club Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Visit UNC–Chapel Hill Online

unc.edu

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