University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)

(Chapel Hill, NC)

The UNC at Chapel Hill, founded in 1789, is a public, comprehensive institution. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, the Kenan-Flagler Business School, the Division of Continuiting Education, the Graduate School, and the Schools of Dentistry, Education, Information and Library Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Social Work. Its 729-acre campus is located in Chapel Hill, eight miles northeast of Durham, and includes that two oldest state university buildings.

Admissions

34%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

4
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1800–2090 SAT Total
  • 590–690 SAT Reading
  • 620–700 SAT Math
  • 590–690 SAT Writing
  • 28–31 ACT Composite
  • 25–32 ACT English
  • 26–31 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$17,851
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $5,625
  • $23,513
  • $11,226
  • $1,000

Will I Like It

19,316
number of undergraduates
  • Public
  • City
  • 58% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Alternative Medicine, Dentistry, Fitness, Health Administration, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Public Service

Parks & Recreation, Public Administration, Social Work

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Materials Sciences, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Archeology, Library Science, Psychology, Sociology

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Jogging, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

103 South Bldg Cb 9100
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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