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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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  • 4 Year
  • CHAPEL HILL, NC

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Value
    grade A
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade A+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A
  7. Professors
    grade A+
  8. Location
    grade A minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

editorial

UNC Chapel Hill is a highly rated public university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in the Raleigh Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 19,939 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the UNC Chapel Hill acceptance rate is 20%. Popular majors include Communications, Biology, and Behavioral Sciences. Graduating 90% of students, UNC Chapel Hill alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $41,000.

About

OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS 174 COUNTRY CLUB RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

UNC Chapel Hill Admissions

Acceptance Rate
20%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1140-1380
ACT Range
22-27
Application Fee
$85
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$11,508 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$16,076 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
60%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
77%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 163 responses
36%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 203 responses
38%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 203 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    0%
  • On Campus
    100%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
19,939 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
0
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
21%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 131 responses
  • Motivated
    28%
  • Passionate
    21%
  • Determined to succeed
    17%
  • Tired
    11%
  • Smart, passionate, atypical
    9%
  • Stressed
    4%
  • Great value
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
59%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 224 responses
Poll
65%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 271 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 136 responses
  • The Carolina Way
    31%
  • Prestigious.
    18%
  • GDTBATH
    15%
  • The greatest place on earth
    9%
  • Diverse
    6%
  • Southern Part of Heaven
    4%
  • Exciting
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$55,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
90%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 88 responses

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