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
High School Transcript
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredWork Experience
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: 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 submitted400
1600
1370 โ 1530
200
800
680 โ 750
200
800
690 โ 780
ACT Scores
34% of students submitted1
36
30 โ 34
1
36
29 โ 35
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