University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

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Acceptance Rate

19%

Enrollment

20,556

Graduation Rate

92%

Student-Faculty Ratio

13:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$72,200

Retention Rate

97%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1370–1530

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)30–34

136

Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,989

Out-of-State Tuition

$39,330

Avg Net Price

$12,983

Room & Board

$13,016

Total COA

$25,181

Median Debt

$14,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$3,165

$30,001–48,000

$5,143

$48,001–75,000

$11,220

$75,001–110,000

$19,106

$110,001+

$24,077

Pell Grant Rate: 20%

Federal Loan Rate: 18%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$52,346

Estimated Net Price$12,983 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

92%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$72,200

Retention Rate

97%

Median Debt

$14,000

Top Programs

Biology

13.5%

Social Sciences

12.7%

Business & Marketing

9.7%

Interdisciplinary Studies

9.4%

Communication

9.2%

Computer Science

8.3%

Health Professions

6.2%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

5.8%

Mathematics & Statistics

4.1%

Engineering

3.0%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Communication and Media Studies	598	$59,487
Biology, General	545	$41,546
Psychology, General	479	$46,914
Economics	409	$79,084
Computer Science	379	$107,225
Business Administration, Management and Operations	358	$105,246
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	346	$47,623
Political Science and Government	339	$58,890
Area Studies	247	$43,478
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	187	$65,538
Public Policy Analysis	168	$63,152
Chemistry	147	$59,852
History	145	$43,835
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	141	$49,872
English Language and Literature, General	138	$48,296

Demographics

Men 39%Women 61%

White

54.1%

Black

8.2%

Hispanic

9.8%

Asian

14.8%

Two or More

5.1%

International

5.3%

Application Info

Deadlines

EDII2025-10-15

REA2026-01-15

App Fee (Domestic)$85

App Fee (International)$85

2 required essays

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Discuss one of your personal qualities and share a story, anecdote, or memory of how it helped you make a positive impact on a community. This could be your current community or another community you have engaged.

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Discuss an academic topic that you’re excited to explore and learn more about in college. Why does this topic interest you? Topics could be a specific course of study, research interests, or any other area related to your academic experience in college.