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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599

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Highly selective — strong graduate outcomes

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public institution in Chapel Hill with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1454, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A large campus of 20.6K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

92% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $72,200 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,983.

Established
1789
Motto
Lux libertas
Mascot
Rameses
Type
Public research university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level (Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) sub-level for football)
Division
Division I
19%Acceptance
1454SAT Avg
20,556Students
15:1Student:Faculty
92%Grad Rate
$72,200Earnings 10yr
$12,983Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate18.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1454

Reading & WritingMid: 625
680750
MathMid: 635
690780

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
3034

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,989
Tuition (out-of-state)$39,330
Room & Board$13,016
Books & Supplies$1,290
Total Cost of Attendance$25,181
Average Net Price$12,983
Median Debt at Graduation$14,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$148

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,165
$30–48K$5,143
$48–75K$11,220
$75–110K$19,106
$110K+$24,077

Programs (231)

Student Body

Undergrads
20,556
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 8%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 15%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate92.1%
Freshman Retention97.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$57,057
8 Years$65,584
10 Years$72,200

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$64,500
Men
$75,600

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