University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #30 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #26 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #24 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #1 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #1 of 2,195 | For Art History |
| Top10 | For 14 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 15%
- Undergraduates
- 20,885
- Graduates
- 11,553
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.unc.edu
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has an acceptance rate of 15% and is among the top 5% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Applicants | 66,535 | 27,893 | 38,632 |
| Admissions | 10,209 | 4,256 | 5,953 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,632 | 1,750 | 2,882 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 2 | 6 |
5,669 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,858 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,320 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1390
or below
75% of them
had 1530
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 1390-1530 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,896 or 41%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 28-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 17356 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4477 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 2929 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 2644 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2595 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 1532 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 800 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 28 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $17,814
- Students receiving aid
- 59%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,019 | $10,764 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,019 | $10,764 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,228 | $29,421 |
| Fee in-district | $1,975 | $1,987 |
| Fee in-state | $1,975 | $1,987 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,975 | $1,987 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 9,845 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,804 |
| Room charge | $7,736 |
| Meal charge | $6,068 |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill majors
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has granted 5,328 bachelor's degrees across 59 programs, 2,672 master's across 68 programs, and 1,191 doctorate degrees across 67 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science | 954 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 571 | 2 | 4 |
| Public Health, General | 472 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 413 | 21 | 24 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 392 | 7 | 14 |
| Computer Science | 334 | 25 | 25 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 336 | 18 | 5 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 295 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 255 | 18 | 9 |
| Economics, General | 250 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 215 | ||
| Law | 208 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 101 | 81 | 3 |
| Medicine | 176 | ||
| Neuroscience | 166 | 6 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 147 | 6 | 12 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 47 | 83 | 28 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 140 | ||
| Social Work | 135 | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 87 | 9 | 42 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 129 | 4 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 87 | 32 | 7 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 105 | 6 | 12 |
| Biostatistics | 41 | 48 | 31 |
| Pharmacy | 119 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 115 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 99 | 7 | 9 |
| Environmental Science | 71 | 26 | 14 |
| Dentistry | 91 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 88 | ||
| History, General | 71 | 6 | 10 |
| Mathematics, General | 71 | 6 | 8 |
| Library and Information Science | 77 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 71 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 62 | ||
| Sociology, General | 48 | 8 | 4 |
| Environmental Studies | 58 | ||
| Medical Anthropology | 54 | ||
| Public Administration | 52 | ||
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 28 | 22 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 48 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 44 | 3 | |
| Physics, General | 28 | 4 | 14 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 43 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 43 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 40 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 35 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 28 | 3 | |
| Geography | 21 | 3 | 5 |
| Philosophy | 18 | 7 | 4 |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 29 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 28 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 16 | 10 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 26 | ||
| Environmental Health | 26 | ||
| Linguistics | 16 | 10 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 21 | 4 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 16 | 8 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 17 | 5 | 2 |
| Organizational Leadership | 24 | ||
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 24 | ||
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability | 7 | 16 | |
| Dental Clinical Sciences, General | 22 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 22 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 12 | 3 | 6 |
| Epidemiology | 1 | 20 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 20 | 1 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 13 | 6 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 18 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 17 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 16 | ||
| Education, General | 7 | 8 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 15 | ||
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 2 | 12 | |
| Music Performance, General | 14 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 13 | ||
| Music, General | 13 | ||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 8 | 5 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cell Physiology | 1 | 11 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 11 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 3 | 8 | |
| Pharmacology | 11 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Audiology & Audiologist | 10 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 9 | ||
| School Psychology | 9 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 4 | 4 | |
| Medical Science & Scientist | 8 | ||
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 5 | 3 | |
| Women's Studies | 8 | ||
| Archeology | 7 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 1 | 6 | |
| Genetics, General | 7 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 6 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 6 | ||
| Movement Therapy and Movement Education | 6 | ||
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| European Studies & Civilization | 5 | ||
| Materials Science | 5 | ||
| Nursing Science | 5 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 5 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Ecology | 2 | 1 | |
| Maternal and Child Health | 3 | ||
| Toxicology | 3 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 1 | ||
| Pathology & Experimental Pathology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 5,328 | 2,672 | 1,191 |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has a graduation rate of 91%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 91% | 90% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a world-class research university with 264,798 scientific papers published and 12,637,559 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Genetics, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Psychology, Pathology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2521 | 43358 |
| 1994 | 2663 | 48534 |
| 1995 | 3022 | 54553 |
| 1996 | 3031 | 62482 |
| 1997 | 2971 | 69700 |
| 1998 | 3279 | 80353 |
| 1999 | 3447 | 90661 |
| 2000 | 3447 | 101783 |
| 2001 | 3736 | 109890 |
| 2002 | 4099 | 128077 |
| 2003 | 4464 | 146697 |
| 2004 | 4887 | 163524 |
| 2005 | 5235 | 185716 |
| 2006 | 5624 | 212867 |
| 2007 | 5778 | 236024 |
| 2008 | 6160 | 264518 |
| 2009 | 6815 | 296431 |
| 2010 | 7548 | 334478 |
| 2011 | 7648 | 371315 |
| 2012 | 8377 | 416378 |
| 2013 | 9115 | 451827 |
| 2014 | 9573 | 490429 |
| 2015 | 9623 | 516567 |
| 2016 | 9862 | 534146 |
| 2017 | 10394 | 572978 |
| 2018 | 10413 | 611623 |
| 2019 | 11153 | 681530 |
| 2020 | 12391 | 828389 |
| 2021 | 12400 | 902285 |
| 2022 | 11764 | 854248 |
| 2023 | 11900 | 857302 |
| 2024 | 10528 | 829770 |
| 2025 | 9320 | 730826 |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill alumni
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Michael Jordan
- Enrolled in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1981-1986 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in cultural geography
- Occupations
- entrepreneurbasketball playerautobiographerbaseball playerspokesperson
- Biography
-
Michael Jeffrey Jordan, also known by his initials MJ, is an American businessman and retired professional basketball player who is a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played 15 seasons in the NBA between 1984 and 2003, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. By acclamation, Michael Jordan is one of the greatest basketball players of all time, and he was integral in popularizing basketball and the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s. He is one of the world's richest celebrities, with a $3.8 billion net worth as of 2025.
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Billy Crudup
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actor
- Biography
-
William Gaither Crudup is an American actor. He was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for his performance in Jesus' Son (1999). He went on to star in high-profile films, including Almost Famous (2000), Big Fish (2003), Mission: Impossible III (2006), Watchmen (2009), Public Enemies (2009), The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015), Jackie (2016), and Alien: Covenant (2017), in both lead and supporting roles.
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Vince Carter
- Occupations
- basketball playerrestaurateur
- Biography
-
Vincent Lamar Carter Jr. is an American former professional basketball player who played for 22 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He primarily played the shooting guard and small forward positions, and was known for his high flying dunks, scoring ability, and athleticism. An eight-time All-Star and a two-time All-NBA Team selection, he played 22 seasons in the NBA, the second longest after LeBron James for the most seasons played in league history. He is also the only player to have played in the NBA in four different decades (1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s). In 2024, Carter was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Andy Griffith
- Enrolled in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Graduated with Bachelor of Music
- Occupations
- comediantelevision producermusicianvoice actormusic teacher
- Biography
-
Andy Samuel Griffith was an American actor, comedian, television producer, singer, and writer whose career spanned seven decades in music and television. Known for his Southern drawl, his characters with a folksy-friendly personality, as well as his gruff but friendly voice, Griffith was a Tony Award nominee for two roles. He gained prominence in the starring role in director Elia Kazan's film A Face in the Crowd (1957) and No Time for Sergeants (1958) before he became better known for his television roles, playing the lead roles of Andy Taylor in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968) and Ben Matlock in the legal drama Matlock (1986–1995).
General info
| Alternative names | UNC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1789 |
| Motto | Lux Libertas Light, Liberty |
| Colors | carolina blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also 2 Summer Sessions (May-June; June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 15,125 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 103 South Bldg Cb 9100 Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 62,000 |
| Phone | 9199622211 |