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17.1%Acceptance
$8,989Tuition
20,556Students
92%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$72,200Earnings
#1 in North CarolinaPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
17.1%
Average SAT
1,440
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,350–1,530
ACT Composite (avg)
32
Total Enrollment
20,556

Admissions Overview

UNC Chapel Hill is highly selective with a 17% acceptance rate. Getting in means competing with thousands of top students for limited spots. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1350-1530 on the SAT or around 32 on the ACT. In-state students have a significant advantage since 84% of the student body comes from North Carolina. The 97% retention rate shows students stick around once they get in. UNC seeks well-rounded students who can handle rigorous academics while contributing to campus life. They want future leaders who embody the school's public service mission and can thrive in the collaborative yet competitive Tar Heel culture.