University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1789Small citySEVP certified
About
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill, UNC, North Carolina or Carolina) is a public research university in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. Chartered in 1789, the university began enrolling students in 1795, making it one of the oldest public universities in the United States. The university offers degrees in over 240-270 distinct academic programs, divided among 13 professional schools and a primary unit, the College of Arts & Sciences. It is classified as "R1: Doctoral Universities – very high research activity" and is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). The National Science Foundation ranked UNC–Chapel Hill ninth among American universities for research and development expenditures in 2023 with $1.5 billion.
Read more on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$45,228
- Estimated total for international students
- US$63,082
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$9,095
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$26,949
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 20,752
- Graduate students
- 11,553
- International undergraduates
- 6%
- Students per teacher
- 15 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 15%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 690–750 · Maths 700–780
- ACT
- 28–34
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 91%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$81,094
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (208)
Bachelor's degrees51 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArcheologyArea StudiesBehavioral SciencesBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceData ScienceDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMathematicsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPhilosophyPhysical Sciences, OtherPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Master's degrees77 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAdvanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyArea StudiesBehavioral SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceData ScienceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGeneticsGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryInformation Science/StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLibrary Science and AdministrationLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials SciencesMathematicsMedical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMovement and Mind-Body Therapies and EducationMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesPharmacology and ToxicologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Doctoral degrees56 subjects
AnthropologyArea StudiesBehavioral SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceCurriculum and InstructionEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGeneticsGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryInformation Science/StudiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMaterials SciencesMathematicsMedical Illustration and InformaticsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMovement and Mind-Body Therapies and EducationMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesPharmacology and ToxicologyPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologyStatistics
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)7 subjects
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesDentistryLawMedicinePharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Undergraduate certificates4 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsPersonal Awareness and Self-Improvement
Post-baccalaureate certificates3 subjects
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Graduate certificates10 subjects
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication and Media StudiesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLibrary Science and AdministrationMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.