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Public4-Yearlarge campus
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
4.2Excellent
19%
Selective
92%
Graduation
About University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public four-year institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. With an enrollment of approximately 20,556 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. Admissions are highly competitive with an acceptance rate of 19%. It boasts an exceptional 92% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $72,200 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $12,983 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
19%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
92%
Enrollment
20,556
Total students
Median Earnings
$72,200
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,989
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,330
Per year
Average Net Price
$12,983
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
30 – 34
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
690
Median
635
75th
780
200800
ACT Composite
25th
30
Median
25
75th
34
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$39,330/yr
In-State Tuition$8,989/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$12,983/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$51,932
10-Year Earnings
$722,000
ROI Multiple
13.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Student Outcomes
92%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$72k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
20,556
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
