University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2025-26
The 2025-26 Common Data Set for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jun 15, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.
Acceptance Rate
16.7%
Applications
76,247
Admitted
12,751
SAT Composite
1400-1530
SAT Math
700-780
ACT Composite
29-34
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reportedEarly Action offered
ED counts for this school could not be reconciled and have been omitted. Other admissions data below.
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants76,247reported count
Admits12,75117%
Class seats00% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 76,247 | 12,751 | 17% | 0 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 0%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Offered a spot7,355
Accepted a spot5,258
Admitted from wait list2,099
71% joined after being offered a spot. 40% of students who joined were admitted. 10% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 7,355 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 5,258 |
| Admitted from wait list | 2,099 |
| Joined after being offered | 71% |
| Admitted after joining | 40% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
State residency: Very Important
Application fee not reported. Fee waivers are reported as available.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$72,200
10 yrs after enrollment
91%
6-year completion
$11,655
sticker minus grants
$14,000
federal loans only
4%
FSA · as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
632numbers from this report.
General Information
7 TABLESOffice:Institutional Research & Assessment
Address Line 1:311 Henry Owl Bldg, CB#3350
Zipcode27599-3350
Phone:919-962-1500
Email Address:Yes No
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?No
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://oira.unc.edu/reports/reports-archives/common-data-set/
City:Chapel Hill
StateNC
Name of College/University:University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Street Address Line 1:City/Sta Chapel Hill, NC 27599
CityChapel Hill
StateNC
Zip27,599
Main Phone Number (Area Code)919
Main Phone Number:962-2211
WWW Home Page Address:www.unc.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):919
Admissions Phone Number:962-2211
Admissions Email Address:unchelp@admissions.unc.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://admissions.unc.edu/apply/
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
CertificateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESTotal first-time, first-year who applied17,846
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted6,605
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled4,063
Total first-time, first-year who applied48,645
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted4,685
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled728
Total first-time, first-year who applied9,756
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted1,461
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled300
Total first-time, first-year who applied0
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled0
Wait List
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?Yes
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:7,355
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:5,258
Number of wait-listed students admitted:2,099
Total academic units15
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab1
Foreign language0
Social studies2
History2
SAT Math: 700-80076
SAT Math: 600-69921.6
SAT Math: 500-5991.9
SAT Math: 400-4990.5
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3672.2
ACT Composite: 24-2920.7
ACT Composite: 18-236.5
ACT Composite: 12-170.6
ACT Composite: 6-110.1
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class76.2
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class96.7
Percent in top half of high school graduating class99.6
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class0.4
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0.1
Percent who had GPA of 4.096.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.992
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.740.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.490.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.2
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.1
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.092
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.994
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.741.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.491.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.9
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.2
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.094.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.992.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.741.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.490.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.5
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.1
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:4.47
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:89.9
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Can on-line application fee be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?No
Must reply by (date)X
Date: Month5
Date: Day1
Amount of housing deposit:250
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Number of early decision applications received by your institution3
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan15
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESFallX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Requirements may vary by department. CDS-D Page 17 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Common Data Set 2025-26
Fall Closing Date: Month15
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:2
Fall Closing Date:Day30
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:45
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)No
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:* CLEP is accepted for French, Spanish, Precalculus, and College Algebra only
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESCross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Other (specify):X
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
Physical EducationX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)15%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing99%
Percent who live off campus or commute1%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)15%
Percent of males who join fraternities6%
Percent of females who join sororities9%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing42%
Percent who live off campus or commute58%
Percent of students age 25 and older2%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://studentaid.unc.edu/net-price-calculator/
Please provide an approximate date (i.e., month/day) when your institution's final 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance will be available:X
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?Yes
In-district:$301
In-state (out-of-district):$301
Out-of-state:$1,978
NONRESIDENTS:$1,978
Financial Aid
12 TABLESFederal$30,509,091
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$90,207,861
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$6,434,155
Total Scholarships/Grants$142,712,153
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$6,347,547
Federal Work-Study$2,444,023
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$31,954
Parent Loans$797,260
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$10,259
Federal$54,088
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$12,994,627
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$14,822,114
Total Scholarships/Grants$32,269,668
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$20,592,003
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$19,523
Parent Loans$9,108,120
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$12,635
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.4,424
FAFSAX
CSS ProfileX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month3
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
If yes, starting date (Month):1
If yes, starting date (Day):31
Students must reply by (date): Month5
Students must reply by (date): Day1
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct PLUS LoansX
Federal Nursing LoansX
State LoansX
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
Federal SEOGX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
LeadershipX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:The Carolina Covenant® program - a no-loans program for qualifying low-income students (whether in-state or out-of-state) who gain admission to the University. To qualify, students must be dependent on their families and the family's adjusted gross income may not exceed 200% of the federal poverty standard, indexed by family size. In 2004, the first year of implementation, Carolina enrolled 224 Covenant Scholars. In fall 2024, Carolina enrolled 432 Covenant Scholars (312 first- year students, representing nearly 7% of our entering first-year class, plus 120 transfer students). For additional information, please see: https://studentaid.unc.edu/incoming/what-aid-is-available/carolina-covenant/
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio14
based on ____ students25,222
and ____ faculty1,808