University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC · public · 20,752 undergraduates
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public university in Chapel Hill, NC with very selective admissions, admitting about 15% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
15%
SAT (middle 50%)
1390–1530
ACT (middle 50%)
28–34
Avg net price
$11,655/yr
sticker $26,055
Graduation rate
91%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
20,752
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What is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's acceptance rate?
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has an acceptance rate of about 15%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scored between 1390–1530 on the SAT (ACT 28–34).
How much does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $11,655 per year at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill after financial aid, versus a published cost of $26,055.
What is the graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
About 91% of students at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.