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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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Public
studentType
Coed
20,880
Undergraduates
8,227
Men - 39.4%
12,654
Women - 60.6%
11,739
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
19% of 57,902 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
4.47 (based on weighted GPAs)
SAT Math
718 average
670-780 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
706 average
670-750 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
30 average
28-34 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
$17,382
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$20,476
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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
9%
10-19
30%
20-29
30%
30-39
11%
40-49
7%
50-99
5%
Over 100
8%
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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
51% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Ram
Sororities
18% of women participate
Fraternities
16% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.3%
Asian
15.6%
Black/African-American
8.6%
Hispanic/Latino
10.3%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
5.4%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0%
White
57.1%
Unknown
2.4%
International Students
5.2% from 112 countries
First-Year Students Returning
97.1%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
85.6%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
45.7%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
15.5%
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