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 1,684 | For Art History |
| Top10 | For 17 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Undergraduates
- 19,845
- Graduates
- 11,796
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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 20% 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 | 20% | 20% | 21% |
| Applicants | 50,729 | 20,277 | 30,452 |
| Admissions | 10,348 | 3,996 | 6,352 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,678 | 1,733 | 2,945 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 12 | 3 | 9 |
6,990 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,191 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
108 or 2%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1140
or below
75% of them
had 1380
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 1140-1380 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
543 or 12%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 22-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 18053 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3561 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 2750 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 2743 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2159 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 1537 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 705 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 48 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 22 (0.1%) |
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
- $16,076
- Students receiving aid
- 60%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,019 | $10,552 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,019 | $10,552 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,882 | $28,844 |
| Fee in-district | $2,009 | $2,014 |
| Fee in-state | $2,009 | $2,014 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,009 | $2,014 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 9,984 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,882 |
| Room charge | $6,878 |
| Meal charge | $5,004 |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill majors
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has granted 4,951 bachelor's degrees across 60 programs, 2,304 master's across 69 programs, and 1,144 doctorate degrees across 68 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 | 697 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 561 | 1 | 8 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 420 | 20 | 4 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 407 | 17 | 19 |
| Computer Science | 335 | 31 | 14 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 348 | 5 | 8 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 330 | ||
| Public Health, General | 299 | ||
| Economics, General | 251 | ||
| Law | 207 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 176 | 20 | 6 |
| Accounting | 196 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 143 | 13 | 39 |
| Medicine | 194 | ||
| Pharmacy | 155 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 145 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 133 | 2 | 5 |
| Social Work | 133 | 4 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 38 | 67 | 17 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 118 | 4 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 115 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 70 | 36 | 3 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 106 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 94 | 5 | 6 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 75 | 4 | 14 |
| Mathematics, General | 68 | 5 | 16 |
| History, General | 67 | 10 | 11 |
| Area Studies, Other | 84 | ||
| Biostatistics | 28 | 37 | 17 |
| Dentistry | 82 | ||
| Neuroscience | 77 | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 58 | 11 | 8 |
| Sociology, General | 61 | 9 | 5 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 72 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 66 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 62 | ||
| Public Administration | 60 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 59 | ||
| Library and Information Science | 54 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 50 | ||
| Physics, General | 28 | 12 | 7 |
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 44 | 1 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 31 | 13 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 33 | 3 | 7 |
| Anthropology, General | 30 | 5 | 3 |
| Philosophy | 27 | 4 | 7 |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 35 | ||
| Dental Clinical Sciences, General | 32 | ||
| Epidemiology | 6 | 26 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 32 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 27 | 4 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 31 | ||
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability | 18 | 10 | |
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 15 | 13 | |
| Geography | 19 | 5 | 2 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 25 | ||
| Linguistics | 20 | 5 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 24 | 1 | |
| Medical Informatics | 19 | 5 | |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 24 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 23 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 18 | 4 | |
| Education, General | 12 | 10 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 12 | 2 | 6 |
| Environmental Health | 19 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 14 | 5 | |
| Nursing Practice | 19 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 12 | 1 | 5 |
| Physician Assistant | 18 | ||
| Genetics, General | 1 | 16 | |
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 17 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 | ||
| Journalism | 15 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 8 | 2 | 4 |
| Music Performance, General | 14 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 1 | 12 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 13 | ||
| Music, General | 13 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 11 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 11 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 11 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 10 | ||
| Education, Other | 10 | ||
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 1 | 8 | |
| Nursing Science | 9 | ||
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 4 | 5 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 3 | 6 | |
| School Psychology | 9 | ||
| Medical Anthropology | 8 | ||
| Medical Science & Scientist | 8 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 7 | ||
| European Studies & Civilization | 7 | ||
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 5 | 2 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 5 | ||
| Maternal and Child Health | 1 | 4 | |
| Movement Therapy and Movement Education | 5 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 4 | ||
| Cell Physiology | 4 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 4 | ||
| Ecology | 1 | 3 | |
| Latin American Studies | 4 | ||
| Pharmacology | 4 | ||
| Women's Studies | 4 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 3 | ||
| Archeology | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Materials Science | 1 | 1 | |
| Toxicology | 2 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 1 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Pathology & Experimental Pathology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,951 | 2,304 | 1,144 |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has a graduation rate of 90%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 90% | 89% | 91% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a world-class research university with 197,907 scientific papers published and 7,598,640 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Genetics, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Psychology, Pathology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1758 | 20144 |
| 1991 | 1905 | 22904 |
| 1992 | 1859 | 24862 |
| 1993 | 1915 | 27041 |
| 1994 | 2046 | 30692 |
| 1995 | 2376 | 34908 |
| 1996 | 2461 | 40074 |
| 1997 | 2438 | 45671 |
| 1998 | 2645 | 53356 |
| 1999 | 2830 | 61213 |
| 2000 | 2766 | 67891 |
| 2001 | 3014 | 75139 |
| 2002 | 3314 | 84512 |
| 2003 | 3480 | 96240 |
| 2004 | 3864 | 109227 |
| 2005 | 4163 | 127143 |
| 2006 | 4433 | 146367 |
| 2007 | 4751 | 163559 |
| 2008 | 4966 | 181290 |
| 2009 | 5592 | 204738 |
| 2010 | 5962 | 227861 |
| 2011 | 6273 | 255220 |
| 2012 | 6937 | 289432 |
| 2013 | 7644 | 319511 |
| 2014 | 8237 | 348393 |
| 2015 | 8235 | 373189 |
| 2016 | 8722 | 386926 |
| 2017 | 9369 | 423382 |
| 2018 | 8712 | 426371 |
| 2019 | 9705 | 487328 |
| 2020 | 10590 | 583232 |
| 2021 | 12408 | 723447 |
| 2022 | 10097 | 660312 |
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
- basketball playerautobiographerbaseball playerspokespersonentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Michael Jeffrey Jordan, also known by his initials MJ, is an American former professional basketball player and businessman. Referred to as "the greatest basketball player of all time" by the official NBA website, he played fifteen seasons in the NBA, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. He was integral in popularizing basketball and the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s, becoming a global cultural icon in the process. He is currently the principal owner and chairman of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets and of 23XI Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series.
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Vince Carter
- Occupations
- basketball playerrestaurateur
- Biography
-
Vincent Lamar Carter Jr. is an American former professional basketball player who serves as a basketball analyst for ESPN. He primarily played the shooting guard and small forward positions, but occasionally played power forward later in his NBA career. He was an eight-time All-Star and a two-time All-NBA Team selection. He is the only player in NBA history to play as many as 22 seasons and in four different decades, from his debut in 1999 to his retirement in 2020. He was the scoring leader on the 2000 United States Men’s Olympic Basketball Team where the USA defeated France to win the nation’s twelfth Men’s Basketball Olympic gold medal. He entertained crowds with his leaping ability and slam dunks, earning him nicknames such as "Vinsanity", "Air Canada", and "Half Man, Half Amazing". He has been ranked as the greatest dunker of all time by numerous players, journalists, and by the National Basketball Association (NBA). In addition to his dunking prowess, he was a prolific three-point shooter, making the seventh most three-point field goals in league history.
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Billy Crudup
- Occupations
- television actorstage actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
William Gaither Crudup is an American actor. He is a four-time Tony Award nominee, winning once for his performance in Tom Stoppard's play The Coast of Utopia in 2007. He has starred in numerous high-profile films, including Without Limits (1998), 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. He has been nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for his performance in Jesus' Son, and received two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations as part of an ensemble cast for Almost Famous and Spotlight, winning for the latter.
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Andy Griffith
- Occupations
- musicianvoice actormusic teachersinger-songwriterfilm actor
- Biography
-
Andy Samuel Griffith was an American actor, comedian, television producer, southern gospel 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 | 13,560 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 103 South Bldg Cb 9100 Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 62,000 |
| Phone | 9199622211 |