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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

, NC Public ยท City www.unc.edu
Accept Rate
16.8%
Grad Rate
91.4%
Enrollment
30,862
Avg SAT
1390
Tuition
$8,980
Median Salary
$56,000
Overall Grade
B-
A+
Academics
A-
Value
A
Admissions
C+
Diversity
A+
Campus
C
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate

16.8%
Highly Selective

SAT Score Range

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13101500
40080012001600

ACT Score Range

25th Pctlavg 3275th Pctl
3034
1122436

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard

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3.5
1.02.03.04.0
1390
40080012001600
School range: 1310โ€“1500

โš ๏ธ This is a rough estimate based on published admissions data. Actual decisions depend on essays, recommendations, extracurriculars, and holistic review.

Academics & Majors

By The Numbers

91.4%
Graduation Rate
97%
Retention Rate
13:1
Student:Faculty
30,862
Total Students

Return on Investment

Annual Tuition vs. Median Alumni Salary (10 Years Out)

Student Diversity

Racial & Ethnic Composition of Student Body

Financial Aid & Cost

Sticker Price
$8,980
In-state tuition/year
Avg Net Price
$15,508
After financial aid
18.2%
Receive Pell Grants
29.7%
Federal Loan Rate

Source: IPEDS / US Department of Education

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Post-Grad Monthly Payment

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Smart Start Score
82

Calculated based on 10-year ROI, graduation rate, retention, and selectivity.

University Facts

  • Founded N/A
  • Type Public
  • Setting City
  • Undergrad 19,399
  • In-State Tuition $8,980
  • Out-of-State $36,159
  • Zip Code 27514

The Money Talk

Analyzing the financial return of a degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

*Based on Dept of Education data

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๐Ÿ“… Typical Deadlines

Early Decision Nov 1
Early Action Nov 1โ€“15
Regular Decision Jan 1โ€“15
Transfer Mar 15
FAFSA Opens Oct 1
Check official deadlines โ†’

Dates shown are typical US university deadlines. Always verify with the school.

๐Ÿงฎ Estimated Annual Budget

Tuition $8,980
Books & Supplies ~$1,200
Living Expenses ~$6,000
Estimated Total $28,180
With avg financial aid:
$15,508/yr
Data sourced from US Dept of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. Last updated: Feb 2026.