University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

At a glance

Admission rate

15%

Total (middle 50%)

1390–1530

Undergraduates

20,752

Setting

City: Small

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test optional Applicants may choose whether to send a score.

UNC testing policy: for students applying for the 2026-2027 academic year and later, applicants with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or above are not required to submit a test score; those below 2.8 must submit an ACT of 17+ or SAT of 930+. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: policies.unc.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1390–1530

Reading and Writing

690–750

Math

700–780

Average total

1439

ACT composite (middle 50%)

28–34

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Phone

(919) 962-2211

Cost

Tuition, in-state

$9,095per year

Tuition, out-of-state

$45,228per year

Average net price

$11,305What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

91%

First-year retention

97%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$81,094

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: undergraduate certificate, bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master, doctoral, first professional, graduate certificate

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study