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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend UNC-Chapel Hill.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at UNC-Chapel Hill. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend UNC-Chapel Hill and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend UNC-Chapel Hill in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at UNC-Chapel Hill.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at UNC-Chapel Hill – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at UNC-Chapel Hill and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at UNC-Chapel Hill finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at UNC-Chapel Hill.

New Student Applications (Fall 2010)

Of the 23,272 new freshman applicants, 32% were admitted and 52% of the admitted students enrolled at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Fall 2010.
Of the 3,172 transfer applicants, 41% were admitted and 68% of the admitted students enrolled at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Fall 2010.
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New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores

Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended

Shows middle 50% of testing range
Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen ACT SAT
Composite 27 - 31  
Math 26 - 32 610 - 710
English 26 - 33  
Critical Reading   590 - 700
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
High School Preparation
High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen
 
Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class 95%
Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class 99%
Percent of new freshmen reporting High School Rank 81%
Average High School GPA (4-point scale) 4.47
Percent of new freshmen reporting High School GPA 92%
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