University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology →
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public four-year university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. With 20,681 undergraduate students enrolled and an acceptance rate of 19%, the institution is considered highly selective. In-state tuition is $7,019 per year ($37,360 out-of-state), below average for public institutions. The six-year graduation rate is 92%, which is excellent compared to the national average of 63%.
The six-year graduation rate measures students who earn their degree within 150% of normal time (6 years for a 4-year program). It is the federal standard for comparing outcomes across institutions.
- ✓Tuition ($7,019/yr) is well below the national average for public colleges
- ✓Strong 6-year graduation rate of 92%, above the national average of 63%
- ✓Highly selective admissions (19% acceptance rate) — a signal of institutional prestige
- ✓Strong academic profile: SAT Math 25th percentile is 690
- ✓Competitive academic environment: ACT 25th percentile is 30
- ✓Publicly funded institution — tuition subsidized by state taxes for in-state residents
- ·Room and board costs ($14,306/yr) add significantly to the total cost of attendance
This college is a strong fit for academically high-achieving students looking for a competitive environment, in-state students who want a quality education at a subsidized cost, and students who prioritize colleges with a strong record of graduate completion.
All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.
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