University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
#22 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public institution that was founded in 1789. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 20,210 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 729 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #22. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,998; out-of-state tuition and fees are $39,338.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, often referred to as UNC, offers a wide range of student activities. Popular student organizations include The Daily Tarheel, UNC's student newspaper, and WXYC, the student-run radio station. Nearly 20% of students are members of Greek life. Chapel Hill, which surrounds UNC, is often considered one of the best college towns in the country, offering music, restaurants and shopping. Almost half of all undergraduates live on campus in one of the residence halls or apartment complexes. The North Carolina Tar Heels are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference and are known for their men’s basketball team, which maintains a storied rivalry with nearby institution Duke University and is one of the most successful programs in college basketball. Former players include Michael Jordan and Vince Carter.
UNC is divided into a number of schools and colleges, the largest of which is the undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences. Graduate programs include the highly ranked Kenan—Flagler Business School, School of Education, School of Law, School of Medicine, Gillings School of Global Public Health, School of Social Work, Eshelman School of Pharmacy and School of Government. At least 82% of each freshmen class must be from North Carolina, as dictated by state law. Actor and former professional basketball player Rick Fox, the 11th president of the United States James K. Polk, and former U.S. Senator John Edwards all earned degrees from UNC.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public institution that was founded in 1789. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 20,210 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 729 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #22. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,998; out-of-state tuition and fees are $39,338.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, often referred to as UNC, offers a wide range of student activities. Popular student organizations include The Daily Tarheel, UNC's student newspaper, and WXYC, the student-run radio station. Nearly 20% of students are members of Greek life. Chapel Hill, which surrounds UNC, is often considered one of the best college towns in the country, offering music, restaurants and shopping. Almost half of all undergraduates live on campus in one of the residence halls or apartment complexes. The North Carolina Tar Heels are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference and are known for their men’s basketball team, which maintains a storied rivalry with nearby institution Duke University and is one of the most successful programs in college basketball. Former players include Michael Jordan and Vince Carter.
UNC is divided into a number of schools and colleges, the largest of which is the undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences. Graduate programs include the highly ranked Kenan—Flagler Business School, School of Education, School of Law, School of Medicine, Gillings School of Global Public Health, School of Social Work, Eshelman School of Pharmacy and School of Government. At least 82% of each freshmen class must be from North Carolina, as dictated by state law. Actor and former professional basketball player Rick Fox, the 11th president of the United States James K. Polk, and former U.S. Senator John Edwards all earned degrees from UNC.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
N/A
In-state tuition and fees
$8,998
Undergraduate Enrollment
20,210
Acceptance Rate
17%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$39,338
In-State Tuition & Fees
$8,998
Room & Board
$13,016(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$17,355
$13,263
$13,263
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$39,338
In-State Tuition & Fees
$8,998
Room & Board
$13,016(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$17,355
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
85%
15:1
44%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Social Sciences
15%
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences
12%
N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
9%
N/A
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
9%
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
8%
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
30
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
69%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
24%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
42,297
Citations Per Publication
17:1
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Students
20,210
Graduate Enrollment
11,739
Total Enrollment
31,949
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
19,162
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
37%
Minority Enrollment
37%
Minority Enrollment
55%
White
14%
Asian
10%
Hispanic
8%
Black
5%
Two or more races
5%
International
2%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
130+
Sports Teams
29
Fraternities
20
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
85%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
33%
Average Debt at Graduation
$20,680
$46,617
$46,617
Graduation Rate
85%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
33%
Average Debt at Graduation
$20,680
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