University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC
Public
4-Year • Large • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Rankings
Affordability78
Selectivity84
Retention95
Graduation87
Earnings54
Diversity64
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
92%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
8%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies4%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences10%
Business, Management, Marketing8%
Communication, Journalism11%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Education1%
Engineering1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics4%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences5%
Psychology9%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences14%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
23%
Admission Rate
700
Median SAT Math
675
Median SAT Reading
31
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)640–760
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)630–720
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)29–33
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
$9K
In-State Tuition
$35K
Out-of-State Tuition
$26K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $6K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $12K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
27%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
81%
Repayment Rate
$160
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 27% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $9K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $27K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $22K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 76% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 81% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 85% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 87% | 54% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
97%
Retention Rate
6%
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
90%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 82% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 90% | 43% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 91% | 45% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 92% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 82% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 90% | 43% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90% | 41% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 83% | 28% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 41% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 82% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 85% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 89% | 38% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
94%
Employment Rate
$41K
Median Salary
$28K
25 Pctl Salary
$60K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $28K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $41K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $60K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $79K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $41K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $49K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $56K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
18,946
Undergraduates
84%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
10,894
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 11% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 33% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 31% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC
Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill
2 miles, NE
Durham Beauty Academy
5 miles, NE
Duke University
9 miles, NE
North Carolina Central University
10 miles, NE