UNC
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, North Carolina · Public
UNC admitted 17% of 76,247 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1400–1530 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 92% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at UNC
Enter a score to see whether UNC is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (17%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
UNC offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
7,355 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 5,258 took it, and 2,099 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How UNC rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- State residency
Important
- Class rank
- GPA
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Test scores
- First generation
- Legacy
Not considered
- Interview
- Where you live
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 4.47 GPA. 76% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $26,109 in-state and $56,450 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $11,140 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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