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Tuition & Fees

^$9,232

^$37,226

in-state out-of-state

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

47%

600-699

44%

500-599

400-499

700-800

51%

600-699

37%

500-599

10%

400-499

composite english math

30-36

57%

24-29

34%

18-23

12-17

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undergraduateRatios

41^%

male

59^%

female

students

faculty

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Very Selective

22^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	9,608
Declined	32,858
Total Received	42,466

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Public

19,355

undergraduate students

10,796

graduate students

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School Facts

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, founded in 1789, is a public, comprehensive institution. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, the Kenan-Flagler Business School, the Division of Continuing Education, the Graduate School, and the Schools of Dentistry, Education, Information and Library Science, Media and Journalism, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Global Public Health, and Social Work. Its 729-acre campus is located in Chapel Hill, 30 miles northwest of Raleigh.

Official website	Visit website
Application link	Apply online
Public/private	Public
Campus enrollment	30,151
Established in	1789
Coeducational	Coeducational

Scholarships

729-acre campus in Chapel Hill (population: 59,862), eight miles from Durham. Served by bus; major airport serves Raleigh (30 miles); train serves Durham. School operates transportation on campus and to Duke U. Public transportation serves campus.

Campus Setting: Suburbs
Metropolitan area: Raleigh-Durham
Campus Size: hectares
Nearest airport: Raleigh-Durham International

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill, NC
27599

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
52%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students through freshman year required to live on campus
yes: Freshman guaranteed housing
yes: Coed housing
yes: Men only housing
yes: Women only housing
yes: Disabled student housing

Top Organizations

Residence Hall Association
Carolina Fever
Campus Y
UNC-CH Habitat for Humanity
Carolina for the Kids Foundation (Dance Marathon)

Top Events

Fall Fest
Late Night with Roy
Homecoming

Fun Facts

Every year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill hosts "Halloween on Franklin Street," a community gathering—up to 80,000 people—to celebrate the spooky holiday.
Spectators at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's games typically get to see the school's mascot, Rameses the Ram, as both a costumed performer and a living Horned Dorset Sheep.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did not choose its nickname and mascot, a ram, based on the feisty animal; rather, they adopted the moniker in honor of the school's 1922 star fullback, Jack "The Battering Ram" Merritt.
Andy Griffith, Michael Jordan, and James K. Polk all went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Campus Facts

Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/Theater group
Student-run radio station
Marching band
Choral groups
National fraternities on campus
National soroities on campus

Campus Security

24 hour emergency telephone/alarm devices
24 hour patrol by trained security personnel
Late-night transport/escort service
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other security measures
crime prevention initiatives, campus-wide emergency alert system, cell phone/GPS security options

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10: 78%
Top 1/4: 95%
Top 1/2: 99%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

47%

600-699

44%

500-599

400-499

700-800

51%

600-699

37%

500-599

10%

400-499

composite english math

30-36

57%

24-29

34%

18-23

12-17

Admissions Facts

Considers standardized test scores in admission decisions	yes
Application fee	$85
Application deadline	January 15
School has early action program	yes
Average Freshman GPA (4.0 scale)	4.39

Very Selective

22^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	9,608
Declined	32,858
Total Received	42,466

Admissions Factors

Very Important

extracurricular activities
character/personal qualities
application essay
recommendation(s)
rigor of secondary school record
state residency
talent/ability
standardized test scores

Important

academic GPA
class rank
volunteer work
work experience

Considered

alumni/ae relation
first generation
racial/ethnic status

Not Considered

level of applicant's interest
geographical residence
interview
religious affiliation/commitment

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International Facts

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens	103
Accepts International Baccalaureate	yes
Offers English as a second language	no

Financial Aid

65^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$5,100

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state

Total	$23,928
Tuition	$7,230
Room & board	$11,740
Additional fees	$2,002
Books & supplies	$990
Other fees	$1,966
Average Financial Aid	- $5,100
Total with Avg. Aid	$18,828

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Installment payment plan	yes
Tuition waiver for employees (and children)	yes

Varsity Sports

	M	W
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross-country running
Fencing
Field hockey
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and diving
Tennis
Track and field
Volleyball
Wrestling

Club Sports - Men's

aikido, Alpine skiing, badminton, ballroom dance, baseball, basketball, crew/rowing, cross-country, equestrian sports, field hockey, fishing, golf, gymnastics, handball, ice hockey, judo, jump rope, marathon, martial arts, modern extension, mountain biking, non-tackle football, Nordic skiing, quidditch, racquetball, rock climbing, rugby, sailing, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, swimming, table tennis, tae kwon do, tennis, track and field (indoor/outdoor), triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand), water polo, water skiing

Club Sports - Women's

aikido, Alpine skiing, badminton, ballroom dance, basketball, cheerleading, crew/rowing, climbing, cross-country, equestrian sports, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, judo, jump rope, handball, lacrosse, marathon, martial arts, modern extension, mountain biking, quidditch, racquetball, rock climbing, rugby, sailing, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tae kwon do, tennis, track and field (indoor/outdoor), triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand), water polo, water skiing

Intramural Sports Men

Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-country running, Golf, Racquetball, Rock climbing, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and diving, Table tennis, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball

Intramural Sports Women

Badminton, Basketball, Crew, Cross-country running, Golf, Gymnastics, Racquetball, Rock climbing, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and diving, Table tennis, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball

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Athletic Conference

NCAA Divison I

Majors

	Assc.	Bach.
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics, General
Archeology
Area Studies, Other
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Asian Studies/Civilization
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biostatistics
Business Administration and Management, General
Chemistry, General
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Computer Science
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Economics, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature, General
Environmental Health
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
European Studies/Civilization
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
Geology/Earth Science, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
History, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Information Science/Studies
Journalism
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Mathematics, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Neuroscience
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Philosophy
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Psychology, General
Public Policy Analysis, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Religion/Religious Studies
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Sociology
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Women's Studies

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Programs Offered

Distance learning
Double major
Independent study
Honors college
Graduated courses offered to undergraduates
Internships
Off campus study
Summer session for credit
Study abroad
Part time undergraduate degrees
Army ROTC
Navy ROTC
Air force ROTC

Other Programs

Post-bachelors certificate
Doctoral degree - professional
Doctoral degree research/scholarship

30,151

total students

86^%

in-state

14^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

64^%

19,355
students

Female
59^%
11,510

Male
41^%
7,845

36^%

10,796
students

Female
57^%
6,132

Male
43^%
4,664

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96^%

18,728
students

Female
60^%
11,206

Male
40^%
7,522

4^%

627
students

Female
49^%
304

Male
51^%
323

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Student Facts

Freshman retention rate	96%
Student 4 year graduation rate	84%
Student 5 year graduation rate	5%
Student 6 year graduation rate	1%

Student Break-down

3%: Nonresident aliens
8%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%: Hispanic/Latino
58%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

831

Transfer students enrolled

3^%

Transfer students

Transfer Information

Fall transfer enrollment	yes
Winter transfer enrollment	no
Spring transfer enrollment	no
Summer transfer enrollment	yes
Accepts CLEP subject tests	yes
Accepts CLEP general tests	no
Accepts excelsior college examinations	no
Generally accepts credits from other institutions	yes
Accepts DSST/DANTES	no
Accepts Life Long Learning Credit	no
Age limit (number of years) for completed credits/courses to be transferred	no
No Age limit for completed credits/courses to be transferred	yes

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: February 15

Transfer difficulty

Very difficult

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Counseling services

Academic
Birth control
Career
Military
Minority student
Older student
Other
Personal
Psychological
Religious
Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

Career interest testing
Interview workshop
Job Fairs
Job Interviews
Job bank
On-campus employer recruitment
Other career services
Resume preparation
Resume referral

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

97^%

Additional services

Day care
Health insurance
Health service
Nonremedial tutoring
Other
Placement service
Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

Adaptive equipment
Braille services
Interpreters for hearing-impaired
Note-taking services
Other
Reader services
Special housing
Special transportation
Talking books
Tape recorders
Tutors

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Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

undergraduateRatios

Very Selective

Public

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Location

School Facts

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Campus Life

Top Organizations

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Fun Facts

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Campus Security

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Very Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

Considered

Not Considered

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International Facts

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships

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Varsity Sports

Club Sports - Men's

Club Sports - Women's

Intramural Sports Men

Intramural Sports Women

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Other Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

19,355students

10,796students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

18,728students

627students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Information

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: February 15

Transfer difficulty

Very difficult

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Additional services

Special programs for physically disabled students

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Of students' needs
were fully met

19,355
students

10,796
students

18,728
students

627
students