University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC · Public · Atlantic Coast Conference
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill admitted 16.7% of applicants university-wide (12,751 of 76,247).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 16.7% | 12,751 | 76,247 |
| In-state | 37.0% | 6,605 | 17,846 |
| Out-of-state | 9.6% | 4,685 | 48,645 |
| International applicants | 15.0% | 1,461 | 9,756 |
| Men | 16.8% | 5,305 | 31,665 |
| Women | 16.7% | 7,446 | 44,582 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Oct 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 12,751 admitted students, 5,091 enrolled (39.9% yield).
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C1–C2 · 2025 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1400–1530
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 29–34
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 4.00–4.00
Testing policy: Required for some programs
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C9–C12 · 2025 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $69,137/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $47,472 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $21,665 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $69,137/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $2,004 |
| $30k–48k | $3,918 |
| $48k–75k | $8,538 |
| $75k–110k | $16,415 |
| Over $110k | $24,396 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Anne W. and John A. McAllister Scholarship — Varies (partial to full tuition) (Full Tuition)
- Automatic Merit Scholarships — Varies (partial to full tuition) (Full Tuition)
- Carolina Covenant — Full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies) (Full Ride)
- Chancellor's Science Scholars — Full tuition, fees, room, board, and a research stipend (Full Tuition)
- James M. Johnston Scholarship — Varies (up to full tuition) (Full Tuition)
- Kenan Music Scholarship — Full tuition and a stipend (Full Tuition)
- Morehead-Cain Scholarship — Full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room, board, books, plus enrichment) (Full Ride)
- Pogue Scholarship — Full cost of attendance for four years (Full Ride)
- Robertson Scholars Leadership Program — Full tuition, room, board, mandatory fees (Full Tuition)
- Robertson Scholars Program — Full tuition, fees, room, board, and a generous summer stipend (Full Tuition)
- Thomas J. and Mary M. Edwards Scholarship — Varies (partial to full tuition) (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Anne W. and John A. McAllister Scholarship — Varies (partial to full tuition) (Full Tuition)
- Automatic Merit Scholarships — Varies (partial to full tuition) (Full Tuition)
- Chancellor's Science Scholars — Full tuition, fees, room, board, and a research stipend (Full Tuition)
- James M. Johnston Scholarship — Varies (up to full tuition) (Full Tuition)
- Kenan Music Scholarship — Full tuition and a stipend (Full Tuition)
- Morehead-Cain Scholarship — Full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room, board, books, plus enrichment) (Full Ride)
- Robertson Scholars Leadership Program — Full tuition, room, board, mandatory fees (Full Tuition)
- Robertson Scholars Program — Full tuition, fees, room, board, and a generous summer stipend (Full Tuition)
- Thomas J. and Mary M. Edwards Scholarship — Varies (partial to full tuition) (Full Tuition)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections G–H · 2025
Application requirements
US applicants
- Letter of Recommendation
- Official Transcript
- School Report
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- College/University Courses Report
- Application fee
International applicants
- Letter of Recommendation
- Official Transcript
- School Report
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- College/University Courses Report
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 3 college-specific supplements:
- Describe a challenge, a setback, or an aspect of your background that has shaped who you are. How has this experience influenced your perspective and goals?250 words · Required
- Describe one of your community activities. How has this activity contributed to your personal growth and understanding of your community?250 words · Required
- If you would like to share how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted you personally, academically, or in your community, please do so here.250 words · Optional
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $72,200
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 91.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 96.6%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $14,000
- At graduation
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #26
- WSJ: #77
- Forbes: #35
- Niche: #37
- QS: #140
Deadlines
- 2026-10-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-01-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C21–C22 · 2025
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Social sciences (16%), Biological & life sciences (13%), Interdisciplinary studies (9%).
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1 · 38% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections E, F, I · 2025 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.