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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NCPublicCity Setting
Highly Selective • 15% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public institution located in the city setting of Chapel Hill, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 20.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 15%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
20.8K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
15% (Highly Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading690 - 750
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math700 - 780
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite28 - 34
1typical 50% range36
15%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences15% of degrees
Biological Sciences15% of degrees
Business & Marketing9% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $216,728
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $204,372
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $203,447
Earnings 5yr: $185,724
Debt: N/A
Dentistry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $198,570
Earnings 5yr: $187,283
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $170,529
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $144,922
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $142,928
Earnings 5yr: $103,387
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $142,610
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,047
Earnings 5yr: $124,977
Debt: $14,131
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,874
Earnings 5yr: $125,645
Debt: $14,339
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,678
Earnings 5yr: $135,580
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,874
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,839
Earnings 5yr: $117,954
Debt: $15,300
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,707
Earnings 5yr: $98,399
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,619
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,370
Earnings 5yr: $109,461
Debt: N/A
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,327
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,766
Earnings 5yr: $104,860
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,204
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,964
Earnings 5yr: $173,217
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$11,655
In-State Tuition$8,994
Out-of-State Tuition$41,203
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
20%
Pell Grants
13%
Take Loans
81%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$57,057
+27% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$72,200
Completion Signals
91%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
97%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,989
Est. Monthly Payment
$140/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
39%
Men61%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
20%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$81,233
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