University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Admissions Information

19%
Acceptance Rate
$85
Application Fee
57,902
Total Applicants
43%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has a 19% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $85. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

19%

Very Selective

Application Volume

57,902

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

43%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has a 19% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $85. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Optional

Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores

Application Cost

$85

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required
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Work Experience
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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High School GPA
Optional
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Standardized Test Scores
Optional
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Personal Statement/Essay
Optional
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Letters of Recommendation
Optional
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High School Class Rank
Optional
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Legacy Status
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

Test Scores

Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. About 29% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,370 to 1,530. Additionally, about 34% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 30 to 34.

SAT Scores

29% of students submitted
Total Score

400

1600

1370 โ€“ 1530

Reading and Writing

200

800

680 โ€“ 750

Math

200

800

690 โ€“ 780

ACT Scores

34% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

30 โ€“ 34

English

1

36

29 โ€“ 35

Math

1

36

27 โ€“ 35

Admission Statistics

57,902 students applied to UNC. Of those, 19% were accepted (10,850 students). Of these 10,850 accepted students, 4,699 chose to enroll.

57,902

Total Applicants

10,850

Students Admitted

4,699

Students Enrolled

19%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
57,902
Admitted
10,850
Enrolled
4,699