Chapel Hill, NC

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a four-year, public school located in Chapel Hill, NC.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

15% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 66,535 applied, 10,209 accepted, and 4,640 enrolled in UNC.
1,752 men and 2,888 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,480 SAT, 31 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,480 and ACT score is 31. The SAT score of 1480 is very high, 96 to 98 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total139014801530
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing690730750
Math700750780
ACT Score
Composite283134
Math262933
English273335
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $8,994 for North Carolina residents and $41,203 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $12,751 for North Carolina residents and $31,408 for others.
Tuition has increased by 4.76% compared to last year at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

10,315 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $15,205.
For freshmen, 2,586 students (58%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $15,365.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 32,438 students enrolled UNC in 2025.
By gender, 12,821 men and 19,617 women students are enrolled.
There are 20,885 undergraduate and 11,553 graduate students.
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247 Major Programs

  • 26 programs through online
  • 162 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UNC is 91% and the transfer-out rate is 5%.
The retention rate is 97% for full-time and 97% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
91%
Transfer-out Rate
5%
Retention Rate
97%
Students to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 2,519 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UNC and the average faculty salary is $136,550. The studetns to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
There are 15,202 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $78,888.
Number of Faculties
2,519
Average Faculty Salary
$136,550
Number of Staffs
15,202
Average Staff Salary
$78,888

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a member of Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
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