University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Public university · Chapel Hill, NC · 20,752 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
15%
Very selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1390–1530
ACT (middle 50%)
28–34
Average net price
$11,305
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$26,949
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
91%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill accepts about 15 of every 100 applicants (15%), which makes it very selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1390 and 1530 on the SAT. A score at or above 1530 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1390, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 28–34.
The latest federal data says University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $26,949 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $11,305 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $9,095 for NC residents and $45,228 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$9,095
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$45,228
- Room & board$15,038
- Total cost of attendance$26,949
- Average net price after grants$11,305
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Media & Journalism, Computer Science.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill FAQ
- What is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's acceptance rate?
- 15% — very selective.
- What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1390–1530. Aim for 1530 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 28–34.
- Is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill cost?
- About $26,949 a year before aid; $11,305 on average after grants.
- What is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's FAFSA school code?
- 002974. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill receives your information.
- What is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's graduation rate?
- 91% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson CollegeDavidson, NC | 13% | 1400–1530 | $15,060 | 90% |
| Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NC | 22% | 1410–1520 | $28,165 | 90% |
| Cabarrus College of Health SciencesConcord, NC | 23% | — | $16,171 | 44% |
| Duke UniversityDurham, NC | 5.7% | 1500–1570 | $23,706 | 96% |
| University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI | 16% | 1360–1530 | $14,362 | 93% |
| Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA | 16% | 1440–1540 | $38,930 | 90% |