University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
20,556
Men / Women
39% / 61%
White
55%
Asian
14%
Hispanic
11%
Black
8%
International
6%
Mixed
5%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
30%
Business & Economics
17%
Engineering, Computing & Math
16%
Education
2%
Arts
1%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$7,020
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$43,152
Est. In-State Cost
$9,081
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$55,821
10-Year ROI
$260,000
ROI Percentile
94th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
84%
6-Year Graduation Rate
91%
Transfer-Out Rate
5%
Weather
Comfortable Days
115 (84th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,680 (63th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
256 (70th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
16%
Yield (Unbound)
45%
Early Action
Oct 15
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R1
Expenditure
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $147M | #3 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $1,272M | #13 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $117M | #57 |
Graduate Degrees
| Life & Natural Sciences | 735 | #16 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 375 | #49 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 67 | #81 |
Honors College
Name
Honors Carolina
Students
2,210 (11%)
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
69%
SAT Range
1,390
–
1,530
ACT Range
28
–
34
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 3,811 | 41% / 59% | 5% | $81,589 | |
| Applied Mathematics | 140 +66 | 54% / 46% | 21% | $125,483 | |
| Biomedical Engineering | 147 +1 | 41% / 59% | 1% | — | |
| Computer Science | 334 +70 | 65% / 35% | 10% | $132,954 | |
| Mathematics | 71 +68 | 52% / 48% | 14% | $108,212 | |
| Physics | 28 +7 | 64% / 36% | 7% | — | |
| Biology | 571 +42 | 35% / 65% | 3% | $68,543 | |
| Chemistry | 87 +13 | 52% / 48% | 8% | $71,491 | |
| Environmental Science | 71 +2 | 31% / 69% | 0% | $59,163 | |
| Environmental Studies | 58 +16 | 14% / 86% | 0% | $59,163 | |
| Geosciences | 17 +5 | 24% / 76% | 6% | — | |
| Neuroscience | 166 +24 | 33% / 67% | 4% | — | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 295 +87 | 45% / 55% | 2% | $62,717 | |
| Economics | 250 +95 | 72% / 28% | 8% | $102,963 | |
| Economics | 99 +26 | 68% / 32% | 26% | $102,963 | |
| African, African American, and Diaspora Studies | 6 +5 | 33% / 67% | 17% | $52,138 | |
| American Studies | 8 +7 | 12% / 88% | 0% | $62,028 | |
| Anthropology | 12 +16 | 17% / 83% | 0% | $46,660 | |
| Archaeology | 7 +4 | 14% / 86% | 0% | — | |
| Area Studies | 71 +33 | 20% / 80% | 4% | $62,028 | |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 13 +20 | 46% / 54% | 0% | $62,028 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 413 +111 | 21% / 79% | 3% | — | |
| Classical Languages | 4 +5 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Communication | 129 +65 | 40% / 60% | 3% | $71,843 | |
| English | 105 +71 | 23% / 77% | 1% | $57,903 | |
| European Studies | 5 +4 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $62,028 | |
| Foreign Languages | 2 +11 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $61,351 | |
| Geography | 21 +11 | 48% / 52% | 0% | — | |
| History | 71 +55 | 56% / 44% | 3% | $58,377 | |
| Latin American Studies | 1 +2 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $62,028 | |
| Linguistics | 16 +10 | 12% / 88% | 0% | $61,351 | |
| Medical Anthropology | 54 +49 | 17% / 83% | 2% | $46,660 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 43 +53 | 63% / 37% | 2% | $83,082 | |
| Philosophy | 18 +27 | 67% / 33% | 0% | $63,779 | |
| Political Science | 255 +146 | 42% / 58% | 3% | $75,619 | |
| Public Policy | 87 +72 | 29% / 71% | 5% | $74,677 | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 4 +16 | 25% / 75% | 0% | — | |
| Romance Languages | 8 +50 | 12% / 88% | 0% | $58,755 | |
| Sociology | 48 +46 | 15% / 85% | 4% | $61,005 | |
| Women's and Gender Studies | 8 +9 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $52,138 | |
| Art History | 4 +4 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $45,289 | |
| Dramatic Art | 16 +13 | 31% / 69% | 6% | — | |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 21 +12 | 24% / 76% | 5% | $45,289 | |
| Music | 13 +17 | 38% / 62% | 0% | $44,104 | |
| Music Performance | 14 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $44,104 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillings School of Global Public Health | 231 | 22% / 78% | 2% | $100,357 | |
| Biostatistics | 41 — | 29% / 71% | 7% | — | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 16 — | 38% / 62% | 6% | — | |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 28 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $71,521 | |
| Environmental Health | 26 — | 35% / 65% | 0% | $102,326 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 62 — | 23% / 77% | 2% | — | |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 11 — | 9% / 91% | 0% | — | |
| Health Administration | 47 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $116,448 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hussman School of Journalism and Media | 336 | 20% / 80% | 2% | $71,843 | |
| Journalism | |||||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 336 +4 | 20% / 80% | 2% | $71,843 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenan-Flagler Business School | 504 | 52% / 48% | 5% | $149,060 | |
| Business Administration | 392 — | 53% / 47% | 6% | $165,621 | |
| Human Resources Management | 88 +27 | 59% / 41% | 2% | $70,776 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 24 +2 | 25% / 75% | 0% | $165,621 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Education | 130 | 12% / 88% | 1% | $54,502 | |
| Early Childhood Education | 115 — | 9% / 91% | 0% | $54,502 | |
| General Education | 15 +7 | 40% / 60% | 7% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Information and Library Science | 101 | 41% / 59% | 1% | $108,977 | |
| Information Science | 101 +4 | 41% / 59% | 1% | $108,977 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Nursing | 215 | 13% / 87% | 1% | $93,319 | |
| Nursing | 215 — | 13% / 87% | 1% | $93,319 |
Rankings
Engineering, Computing & Math
Chat-GPT? Claude? I can do better.
Artificial Intelligence
Sticking to the CS Guns (For Now)
No, I Can't Fix Your Printer
Computer Science
AI Hype Riders & Lab Rats
The "I Understand Interstellar" Elite
Physics & Astronomy
Spherical Cow Enthusiasts
No Words Allowed
Pure Mathematics
Sigma Grindset
p < 0.05
Statistics
Biostat & Polling Heavyweights
Is It a Solid? Is It a Liquid? Yes.
Materials Engineering
Polymer Players
Life & Natural Sciences
Pre-Med Reject Waiting Room
Biology
The Double Helix
Breaking Bad
Chemistry
Mega-Lab Multiverse
X-Ray Vision Required
Clinical Diagnostics
Imaging Innovators
Open Wide
Dentistry & Oral Health
Plaque Attackers
Rocks and Whales
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
Fossil Hunters
Photosynthesis Fan Club
Ecology & Plant Biology
Botanical Brigade
Doomsday Prepping with Data
Environmental Science
Green Scholars
Behind Every Doctor
Health Services
Hospital VIPs
Memorizing 206 Bones
Human Biology
Muscle Memory
Where Diagnoses Begin
Laboratory Sciences
Pipette Pioneers
Lord of the Petri Dish
Microbiology & Immunology
Pathogen Punishers
Staring at a Gel Electrophoresis Until Our Eyes Bleed
Molecular Biology & Genomics
Sequencing Squad
Action Potentials
Neuroscience
Serotonin Seekers
Future Heroes (With 12-Hour Shifts)
Nursing
Florence Nightingale's Heirs
Legal Drug Dealers
Pharmacy
Prescription Perfectionists
Talk About a Career
Phonoaudiology
Voice Coaches Plus
Saving Lives One Spreadsheet At a Time
Public Health
Pandemic Predictors
Jocks R'US
Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
ESPN Scholars
Puppies Over People
Zoology & Veterinary Sciences
Overqualified Scuba Divers (Marine Biology)
Business & Economics
LIFO the Party
Accounting
Ledger Lords
PowerPoint Presentation Power Rankings
Business Administration
Suit & Tie on a Tuesday Pre-Professionals
Pivot Tables & Missing Pallets
Business Analytics
Just-In-Time Jugglers
It's Basic Supply and Demand, Bro
Economics
Mega-Macro State Factories
Wolf of Wall Street Prep
Finance
Sun, Sand, and Syndication
The Spreadsheet Doctors
Healthcare Administration
The Hospital C-Suite Pipeline
Office Politics 101
Human Resources
Culture Architects
Tik-Tok Generation
Marketing
Brand Builders
Humanities & Social Sciences
Professional Yapping
Communication & Journalism
The "Our Alumni Control the Media" Mafia
Much Ado About Nothing
English, Literature & Writing
Well-Versed
Saving the Planet, One Policy at a Time
Environmental Policy & Sustainability
ESG Enthusiasts
Mappy Few, the Cartography Crew
Geography & Cartography
Bermuda Triangulators
Model UN Generation
Government & Politics
Diplomat Track
Hindsight is 20/20 (And So is My Salary)
History & Archaeology
Primary Source Hunters
Passport Stamp Collectors
International Relations
Globe Trotters
Future Lawyers (and Their Future Anxiety)
Law
Pre-Law Prowess
I'll Figure Out the Career Later
Liberal Arts & Interdisciplinary
Dabbler Deluxe
The "Why Are We Here?" Support Group
Philosophy & Ethics
The Questioners
I Want To Understand Myself
Psychology
DSM Superfans
Decolonizing the Curriculum
Regional & Ethnic Studies
Heritage Heroes
Arguing with God for a Grade
Religion
Sunday School Professors
Everything is a Construct
Sociology & Anthropology
The Deconstructors
Grammar Police Academy
World Languages & Linguistics
NY Times Crossword Puzzle Experts
Education
No Johnny, Don't Eat Your Buggers
Early Education
Brat Whisperers
Surviving PTA Karens
General Education
Classroom Ready
Hablas Pedagogy?
Languages Education
Grammar Gurus
History Repeats Itself
Social Sciences Education
History Buffs
Everyone Gets a Medal
Special Education
Inclusive Classroom Crew
Gym Class Heroes and Art Teachers
Specific Subjects Education
Niche Educators
Show Your Work, Then Teach It
STEM Education
Lab Coat Lecturers