The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, founded in 1789, is a public, comprehensive institution and the nation''s first state university. It has earned a worldwide reputation for vital teaching, cutting-edge research, distinguished public service, and prestigious academic and athletic programs. Its 729-acre campus is located in Chapel Hill, eight miles southwest of Durham, and includes the two oldest state university buildings.

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collegeType
Public
studentType
Coed
20,210
Undergraduates
8,024
Men - 39.7%
12,167
Women - 60.2%
11,739
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
17% of 57,221 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
4
SAT Math
714 average
670-780 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
702 average
670-750 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
30 average
28-33 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $26,062
Out-of-state: $56,402
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $8,998
Out-of-state: $39,338
Room and Board
$13,016
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Freshman Award
$17,528
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$20,680
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
1,634
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
10%
10-19
30%
20-29
29%
30-39
10%
40-49
7%
50-99
6%
Over 100
7%
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Chapel Hill Population
59,635
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Raleigh-Durham
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
44% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Ram
Sororities
17% of women participate
Fraternities
15% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.3%
Asian
14.7%
Black/African-American
8.8%
Hispanic/Latino
10.1%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
5.4%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
58%
Unknown
2.6%
International Students
5.3% from 110 countries
First-Year Students Returning
95.9%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
85.0%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
78.4%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
18.3%
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