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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Explore admissions details for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public institution in Chapel Hill, NC. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is very selective with an acceptance rate of 19%. Reported student size is about 20,556, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
19%
Average SAT
1,454
Average ACT
25
Student Size
20,556
In-State Tuition
$8,989
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,330
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill sits in the very selective range with an acceptance rate of 19%. The average SAT shown here is 1,454, and the midpoint ACT composite is 25. Graduation rate is 92%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
19%
Graduation Rate
92%
SAT Average
1,454
ACT Composite
25
SAT Reading
625
SAT Math
635
Graduation Rate
92%
Control
Public
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reports in-state tuition of $8,989 and out-of-state tuition of $39,330. Average net price is $12,983, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $25,181 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $14,000.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$8,989
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,330
Average Net Price
$12,983
Attendance Cost
$25,181
Average Net Price
$12,983
Cost of Attendance
$25,181
Median Debt
$14,000
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill enrolls about 20,556 students. Public control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $72,200.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
20,556
Median Earnings
$72,200
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 3.70 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.85 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is competitive enough that applicants should compare their GPA and testing profile carefully before treating it as a match.
Estimated Floor
3.70
Recommended GPA
3.85
Estimated Floor
3.70
Recommended GPA
3.85
How to Apply to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Treat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a higher-selectivity target and balance your list with match and safety schools instead of assuming one strong number is enough.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill GPA, Current Grade, Final Exam, and Planner Calculators
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill currently shows an acceptance rate of 19% in this dataset.
How competitive is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is competitive enough that applicants should compare their GPA and testing profile carefully before treating it as a match.
What GPA is competitive for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 3.70 to 3.85 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill cost?
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reports in-state tuition of $8,989, out-of-state tuition of $39,330, and an average net price of $12,983.
What test scores are shown for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shows an average SAT of 1,454 and an ACT composite midpoint of 25.
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