University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
PublicChapel Hill, NC
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was founded in 1795, and its official site identifies it as the nation's first public university. UNC-Chapel Hill is organized into 14 schools, including the College of Arts and Sciences, the Gillings School of Global Public Health, and the Kenan-Flagler Business School. The university is also known for the Carolina Covenant, a program guaranteeing a debt-free education for eligible low-income students.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Check your chances hereHow University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill weighs your application
From University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill look for in applicants?
Per University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's acceptance rate?
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC admits approximately 15% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
Admitted students at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill typically score between 1390–1530 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
Admitted students at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill typically score between 28–34 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill cost?
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's total cost of attendance is reported at $26,055 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's earliest deadline is Oct 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill require students to live on campus?
No -- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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