Getting in
For Fall 2025, 76,247 first-year students applied to UNC-Chapel Hill, 12,751 were admitted and 5,091 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 16.7%.
Source: UNC-Chapel Hill Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 17,846 | 6,605 | 37% |
| Out-of-state | 48,645 | 4,685 | 9.6% |
| International | 9,756 | 1,461 | 15% |
Source: UNC-Chapel Hill Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. UNC-Chapel Hill's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by college or major. First-year students all start in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Source: UNC-Chapel Hill Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early action. UNC-Chapel Hill has no early decision plan. Its early action plan is nonbinding and not restrictive, and the Common Data Set does not report how many applied or were admitted in it, so it gives no early acceptance rate.
Source: UNC-Chapel Hill Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
You apply to Carolina, not to a major, and the interests you list do not affect your admission. Some majors take a separate application later:
- Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering and the professional schools. Every first-year student starts in the College of Arts and Sciences. By the end of your second year you declare a major, or apply to the programs that require an application, including Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering and majors housed in the professional schools.
Source: UNC Undergraduate Admissions, FAQ: How does my intended major affect my application? (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
96 majors across 10 schools. Every bachelor's degree major in UNC-Chapel Hill's official 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, grouped by the college or school that offers it, with the degree it leads to. Concentrations and tracks the catalog lists as programs of their own are kept. Minors, certificates and graduate degrees are left out.
College of Arts and Sciences78
- African, African American, and Diaspora Studies (B.A.)
- American Studies (B.A.)
- American Studies: American Indian and Indigenous Studies Concentration (B.A.)
- Anthropology (B.A.)
- Applied Sciences (B.S.)
- Archaeology (B.A.)
- Art History (B.A.)
- Asian Studies: Arab Cultures Concentration (B.A.)
- Asian Studies: Chinese Concentration (B.A.)
- Asian Studies: Interdisciplinary Concentration (B.A.)
- Asian Studies: Japanese Concentration (B.A.)
- Asian Studies: Korean Studies Concentration (B.A.)
- Asian Studies: Persian Studies Concentration (B.A.)
- Asian Studies: South Asian Studies Concentration (B.A.)
- Biology (B.A.)
- Biology (B.S.)
- Biology: Quantitative Biology Track (B.S.)
- Biomedical Engineering (B.S.)Extra requirement: A separate application, usually by the end of your second year.
- Chemistry (B.A.)
- Chemistry (B.S.)
- Chemistry: Biochemistry Track (B.S.)
- Chemistry: Polymer Track (B.S.)
- Classics: Classical Archaeology (B.A.)
- Classics: Classical Civilization (B.A.)
- Classics: Greek, Latin, and Combined Greek and Latin (B.A.)
- Communication Studies (B.A.)
- Computer Science (B.A.)Extra requirement: A separate application, usually by the end of your second year.
- Computer Science (B.S.)Extra requirement: A separate application, usually by the end of your second year.
- Contemporary European Studies (B.A.)
- Data Science (B.A.)
- Dramatic Art (B.A.)
- Earth and Marine Sciences (B.S.)
- Economics (B.A.)
- Economics (B.S.)
- English and Comparative Literature (B.A.)
- Environmental Science (B.S.)
- Environmental Studies (B.A.)
- Exercise and Sport Science: Fitness Professional (B.A.)
- Exercise and Sport Science: General (B.A.)
- Exercise and Sport Science: Sport Administration (B.A.)
- Exercise and Sport Science (B.S.)
- Geography and Environment (B.A.)
- Geological Sciences: Earth Science Concentration (B.A.)
- Geospatial Data Science (B.S.)
- Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures: German Studies Concentration (B.A.)
- Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures: Russian Language and Culture Concentration (B.A.)
- Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures: Slavic and East European Studies Concentration (B.A.)
- Global Studies (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- Latin American Studies (B.A.)
- Linguistics (B.A.)
- Management and Society (B.A.)
- Mathematics (B.A.)
- Mathematics (B.S.)
- Medical Anthropology (B.A.)
- Music (B.A.)
- Music (B.Mus.)
- Neuroscience (B.S.)
- Peace, War, and Defense (B.A.)
- Philosophy (B.A.)
- Physics (B.A.)
- Physics (B.S.)
- Political Science (B.A.)
- Psychology (B.A.)
- Psychology (B.S.)
- Public Policy (B.A.)
- Religious Studies (B.A.)
- Religious Studies: Jewish Studies Concentration (B.A.)
- Romance Languages: French and Francophone Studies (B.A.)
- Romance Languages: Hispanic Linguistics (B.A.)
- Romance Languages: Hispanic Studies (B.A.)
- Romance Languages: Italian (B.A.)
- Romance Languages: Portuguese (B.A.)
- Sociology (B.A.)
- Statistics and Analytics (B.S.)
- Studio Art (B.A.)
- Studio Art (B.F.A)
- Women's and Gender Studies (B.A.)
Source: UNC-Chapel Hill 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Departments by division (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Adams School of Dentistry1
- Dental Hygiene (B.S.)
Source: UNC-Chapel Hill 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Adams School of Dentistry (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Gillings School of Global Public Health5
- Biostatistics (B.S.P.H.)
- Community and Global Public Health (B.S.P.H.)
- Environmental Health Sciences (B.S.P.H.)
- Health Policy and Management (B.S.P.H.)
- Nutrition (B.S.P.H.)
Source: UNC-Chapel Hill 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Gillings School of Global Public Health (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Hussman School of Journalism and Media1
- Media and Journalism (B.A.)
Source: UNC-Chapel Hill 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Hussman School of Journalism and Media (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Kenan-Flagler Business School1
- Business Administration (B.S.B.A.)
Source: UNC-Chapel Hill 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Kenan-Flagler Business School (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Office of Undergraduate Education1
- Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.)
Source: UNC-Chapel Hill 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Office of Undergraduate Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Data and Information Sciences2
- Data Science (B.S.)
- Information Science (B.S.)
Source: UNC-Chapel Hill 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, School of Data and Information Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Education3
- Elementary Education (B.A.Ed.)
- Human and Organizational Leadership Development (B.A.)
- Human Development and Family Science (B.A.Ed.)
Source: UNC-Chapel Hill 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, School of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Department of Health Sciences3
- Clinical Laboratory Science (B.S.)
- Neurodiagnostics and Sleep Science (B.S.)
- Radiologic Science (B.S.)
Source: UNC-Chapel Hill 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Department of Health Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Nursing1
- Nursing (B.S.N.)
Source: UNC-Chapel Hill 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, School of Nursing (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Source: UNC Undergraduate Admissions, FAQ: How does my intended major affect my application? (opens in a new tab), for the extra requirements. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | October 15 | By December 20 for North Carolina residents; by February 15 for all other applicants | No |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | March 31 | No |
Admitted first-year students enroll by May 1. North Carolina residency must be confirmed through the Residency Determination Service.
Source: UNC Undergraduate Admissions, Decisions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Under the UNC System rule for students applying for 2026-2027 and beyond, you do not need a score if your weighted GPA is 2.8 or above on a 4.0 scale. Below 2.8, you must send an ACT of 17 or higher or an SAT of 930 or higher. If you list scores on your application, UNC uses them in review and superscores across test dates; it can consider them if they arrive by November 7 for Early Action or February 15 for Regular Decision. If you enroll, official scores are required.
Source: UNC Undergraduate Admissions, FAQ: Is UNC test optional? (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set marks the SAT or ACT as required for some fall 2027 applicants: those with a weighted GPA below 2.8.
Source: UNC-Chapel Hill Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked UNC-Chapel Hill's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: UNC Undergraduate Admissions, FAQ: Is UNC test optional? (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at UNC-Chapel Hill, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,230 | $47,472 |
| Fees | $2,130 | $2,130 |
| Housing (on campus) | $9,168 | $9,168 |
| Food | $6,702 | $6,702 |
| Books and supplies | $638 | $638 |
| Travel | $1,078 | $2,050 |
| Loan fees | $56 | $56 |
| Personal expenses | $2,048 | $2,048 |
| Total | $29,050 | $70,264 |
For a full-time student living on campus. UNC calls these budgets average costs, used to set financial need; your own may differ.
Source: UNC Scholarships and Student Aid, Cost of Attendance (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $2,004 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $3,918 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,538 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $16,415 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,396 |
| All incomes | $11,655 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from UNC-Chapel Hill's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA · Public15.6% admitted$21,565 average net price
University of FloridaGainesville, FL · Public20.3% admitted$6,541 average net price
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI · Public16.4% admitted$13,138 average net price
Georgia Institute of TechnologyAtlanta, GA · Public13.3% admitted$12,116 average net price
Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL · Public23.8% admitted$11,297 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.