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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
22,007
Undergraduates
8,671
Men - 39.4%
13,337
Women - 60.6%
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Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
17% of 76,247 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
733 average
700-780 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
720 average
690-750 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
31 average
29-34 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $28,949
Out-of-state: $69,191
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $9,359
Out-of-state: $49,601
Room and Board
$15,870
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Freshman Award
$19,064
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$20,382
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
1,725
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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
42% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Ram
Sororities
9% of women participate
Fraternities
6% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.3%
Asian
18%
Black/African-American
7%
Hispanic/Latino
10.6%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
5.4%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0%
White
55.4%
Unknown
3.2%
International Students
5.4% from 111 countries
First-Year Students Returning
96.7%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
83.2%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
82.7%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
15.7%
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