University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	9,984
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	20%
Students retention rate	97%
On-time graduation rate	90%

Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, UNC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at UNC is 20%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UNC boasts an impressive student retention rate of 97% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

20.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,028

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,891

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 42 of freshman students at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill received on average $16,076 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$16,076

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	902	21%	$5,373	$4,846,123
Other Federal Grant	1,456	33%	$4,976	$7,245,066
State Grant/Scholarships	850	19%	$3,869	$3,288,559
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,693	39%	$11,440	$19,368,575
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,860	42%	$16,076	$29,902,200

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students is 90.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 91.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 89.0%.

90.5%

asian 93.9% 414 students
African American 85.0% 255 students
white 92.4% 2,369 students
unknown 93.0% 160 students
hawaiian 100.0% 4 students
hispanic 90.6% 259 students
International Students 45.0% 54 students
Mixed Race 90.3% 149 students

Sport Conferences

Football Atlantic Coast Conference
Baseball Atlantic Coast Conference
Basketball Atlantic Coast Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

Compare Similar Colleges

The list of suggested college comparisons provided below is generated automatically by our system, utilizing statistics gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and various online sources. If you don't find the colleges you wish to compare, please visit our comparison page. There, you can search for the specific colleges and initiate your comparison.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill