University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Admission
Application Fee
$85
Graduate Application Fee
$95
Acceptance Rate
17.11%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
46.01%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,435
SAT Scores
1,460
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 56,341 students have applied and 9,639 students have allowed to admit to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Acceptance rate: 17.11%). UNC's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 46.01 % where 4,435 students have finally enrolled out of 9,639 admitted students.
UNC acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as The University of Texas at Austin and University of Virginia-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 29.06%).
UNC enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 41.15%).
How to Apply to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UNC. UNC offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.admissions.unc.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.admissions.unc.edu/Apply |
| Financial Aid | https://studentaid.unc.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/unc |
| Veterans Tuition | https://dos.unc.edu/student-veterans-resources/ |
| Athletic | https://apsa.unc.edu/academic-performance-monitoring/ |
| Disability Service | https://ars.unc.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UNC and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is 1,460 and the average ACT score is 32. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,420). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 1,460 | 32 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,420 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina | 1,122 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1,169 students submitted SAT scores (26% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,460 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 670 | 720 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 680 | 740 | 780 |
| Total | 1,350 | 1,460 | 1,530 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1,398 students submitted ACT scores (32% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 30 | 32 | 34 |
| English | 29 | 33 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 27 | 30 | 33 |
UNC Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |