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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill admits about 15.3% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1390–1530 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 31–35 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 15.3%
SAT range 1390-1530
Net price $11,305
Graduation rate 91.1%

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill At a Glance

LocationChapel Hill, North Carolina
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment20,752
Acceptance Rate15.3%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)690-750
SAT Range (Math)700-780
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1390-1530
Average SAT (Combined)1439
ACT Range28-34
Average Net Price$11,305/yr
Tuition (In-State)$9,095/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$45,228/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate91.1%
Full-Time Retention Rate96.6%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$81,094
Median Debt at Completion$12,086

How University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Compares

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is more selective than about 95% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 20,752 students, it is larger than about 65% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC — 42% acceptance North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC — 50% acceptance University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC — 64% acceptance University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC — 80% acceptance Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC — 82% acceptance University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC — 89% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's acceptance rate?

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's acceptance rate is about 15.3%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

Admitted students at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill typically report a combined SAT score between 1390 and 1530 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?

The average net price reported for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $11,305 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's official site.