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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill admits 15% of those who apply, which makes it selective. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1439 out of 1600 (midpoints: 625 in reading and writing, 635 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 25 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from North Carolina | $9,095 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $45,228 |
| Room and meals on campus | $15,038 |
| Books and supplies | $622 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $26,949 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $11,305 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is 32% below the median net price of colleges in North Carolina on this site ($16,597). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $2,212 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $2,989 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,761 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,883 |
| Above $110,000 | $24,276 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | NC median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 97% | 72% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 91% | 45% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $81,094 | $46,097 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $12,086 | $21,590 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in North Carolina and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
21% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 13% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 61% women and 39% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 3 of the 95 colleges in North Carolina on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 1,276.
Other colleges in North Carolina of a similar size
- East Carolina UniversityGreenville, public
- Appalachian State UniversityBoone, public
- University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, public
- University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington, public
- North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, public
- University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, public
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill admits 15% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
Published tuition and fees are $9,095 a year for students from North Carolina and $45,228 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
91% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.