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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC·Public·~15% acceptance

Located in Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public university. It is highly selective, admitting about 15% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $11,655 per year. About 92% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $72,200 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$11,655/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $26,055
Aid cuts ~$14,400/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Oct 15
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.49–4
SAT (middle 50%)1390–1530
ACT (middle 50%)28–34
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
92%
graduation rate
97%
freshman retention
$57,057
median earnings, 6yr
$72,200
median earnings, 10yr
How North Carolina at Chapel Hill reads an application

What North Carolina at Chapel Hill values

Very important
Course rigor
Important
Grades (GPA)Class rankApplication essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesState residencyVolunteer workWork experience
Also considered
Test scoresFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)

From North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What North Carolina at Chapel Hill requires

Required
Course rigorRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Grades (GPA)Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresDemonstration of competenciesWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what North Carolina at Chapel Hill requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's acceptance rate?
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill admits about 15% of applicants.
How much does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill cost?
At University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the average net price after aid is about $11,655 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $26,055 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1390–1530 on the SAT and 28–34 on the ACT.
What are University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's application deadlines?
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's deadlines are Early Action around Oct 15, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill rates Course rigor as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Grades (GPA), Class rank, Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, State residency, Volunteer work, and Work experience. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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