University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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$7,019
Avg in-state tuition
$34,198
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill enrolls over 29,000 students annually. The first public university in the country, UNC-Chapel Hill has an acceptance rate of 23% and a graduation rate of 91%. The university has more than 70 undergraduate programs and over 160 graduate programs, including 14 online graduate programs. UNC-Chapel Hill is also home to about 150 research centers and institutes. Learners can choose from more than 900 student groups and organizations.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
23% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards96% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards91% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Required
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 28-33
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1310-1500
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards30k
Students enrolled
12%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
59%
Asian
10%
Black
8%
Hispanic
8%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Two or more races
5%
Unknown
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
59%
Socio-economic diversity
22% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
25
Total Online Enrollment
3,721
Percent of Programs Online
89% On-campus
11% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate 73% online
Master's 17% online
Doctorate 4% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $7,019 | $34,198 |
| Graduate | $10,552 | $28,278 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $972 |
| On-campus room and board | $11,526 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,750 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,526 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,750 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,750 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $22,267 | $49,446 |
| Off-campus without family | $22,267 | $49,446 |
| Off-campus with family | $10,741 | $37,920 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
22%
State Grant Aid
22%
Institution Grant Aid
41%
Pell Grant
22%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$15k
Average student debt after graduation
$50k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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