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.
In its 2025-26 report, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill says 76,247 first-year students applied and 12,751 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 17%. Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 1400–1530 and ACT of 29–34. Waitlist: 7,355 offered a spot, 5,258 accepted one, and 2,099 admitted from it.
How the class gets assembled.
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.
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 76,247 | 12,751 | 17% | 0 | School-reported totals. |
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.
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.
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
General Information
7 TABLESEnrollment And Persistence
5 TABLES| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 1908 | 3176 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 70 | 77 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 6124 | 9441 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | 8102 | 12694 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | 109 | 111 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | 8211 | 12805 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 4 | 3 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | 15 | 22 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 220 | 278 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | 239 | 303 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | 217 | 232 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | 456 | 535 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | 8667 | 13340 | 0 | 22007 |
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | 1239 | 2011 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 1798 | 2622 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | 50 | 35 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | 3087 | 4668 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | 234 | 391 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 1389 | 1980 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | 119 | 224 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | 1742 | 2595 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | 4829 | 7263 | 0 | 12092 |
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total full-time students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total part-time students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Grand total all students | 13496 | 20603 | 0 | 34099 |
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 300 | 1188 | 1683 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 483 | 9 | 9 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 250 | 1413 | 1421 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 2615 | 11165 | 11232 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 11 | 58 | 58 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 950 | 3628 | 3648 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 269 | 1093 | 1104 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 212 | 641 | 697 |
| Total | 5091 | 21338 | 22007 |
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | Not reported |
| Associate degrees | Not reported |
| Bachelor's degrees | 5630 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | Not reported |
| Master's degrees | 2618 |
| Post-master's certificates | 3 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 565 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | 674 |
| Doctoral degrees, other | Not reported |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 872 | 428 | 2867 | 4167 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Final cohort | 872 | 427 | 2864 | 4163 |
| Completed in less than four years | 677 | 342 | 2444 | 3463 |
| Completed in less than five years | 79 | 28 | 179 | 286 |
| Completed in less than six years | 9 | 3 | 32 | 44 |
| Total completers | 765 | 373 | 2655 | 3793 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 87.7% | 87.4% | 92.7% | 91.1% |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 960 | 482 | 2876 | 4318 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Final cohort | 960 | 482 | 2875 | 4317 |
| Completed in less than four years | 766 | 397 | 2446 | 3609 |
| Completed in less than five years | 70 | 24 | 184 | 278 |
| Completed in less than six years | 14 | 5 | 30 | 49 |
| Total completers | 850 | 426 | 2660 | 3936 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 88.5% | 88.4% | 92.5% | 91.2% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLES| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown sex | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 31665 | 44582 | Not reported | 76,247 |
| Admitted | 5305 | 7446 | Not reported | 12,751 |
| Enrolled | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Enrolled full-time | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Wait List
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Yes | — | — | — |
| Class rank | — | Yes | — | — |
| Academic GPA | — | Yes | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | — | — | Yes | — |
| Application essay | Yes | — | — | — |
| Recommendations | Yes | — | — | — |
| Interview | — | — | — | Yes |
| Extracurricular activities | Yes | — | — | — |
| Talent or ability | Yes | — | — | — |
| Character and personal qualities | Yes | — | — | — |
| First generation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Alumni relation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Geographical residence | — | — | — | Yes |
| State residency | Yes | — | — | — |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | — | Yes | — | — |
| Work experience | — | Yes | — | — |
| Level of applicant interest | — | — | — | Yes |
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 28 | 1102 |
| ACT | 41 | 1945 |
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1400 | 1470 | 1530 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| SAT math | 700 | 750 | 780 |
| ACT composite | 29 | 32 | 34 |
| ACT math | 28 | 33 | 35 |
| ACT English | 27 | 33 | 35 |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Transfer Admission
4 TABLES| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2687 | 2643 | 0 | 5330 |
| Admitted | 928 | 1042 | 0 | 1970 |
| Enrolled | 484 | 594 | 0 | 1078 |
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESStudent Life
4 TABLESAnnual Expenses
6 TABLES| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 47472 | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | 7230 | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | 47472 | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 2129 | Not reported |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
Financial Aid
12 TABLES| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | 275 | 1990 | 33 |
| Average institutional non-need grant | 7233 | 5633 | 4260 |
| Athletic grant recipients | 111 | 490 | 9 |
| Average athletic grant | 21573 | 19906 | 11754 |
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | 4632 | 20123 | 654 |
| Applied for need-based aid | 3536 | 10681 | 261 |
| Determined to have financial need | 1481 | 6264 | 180 |
| Awarded any aid | 1481 | 6264 | 180 |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 1401 | 6012 | 173 |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 422 | 1957 | 61 |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 210 | 870 | 20 |
| Need fully met | 1078 | 4256 | 125 |
| Average percentage of need met | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Average financial aid package | 21695 | 24333 | 17526 |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | 20939 | 23464 | 16454 |
| Average need-based self-help award | 3681 | 3618 | 3656 |
| Average need-based loan | 5640 | 5491 | 4092 |
| Measure | Number in class | Percent of class | Average per borrower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any loan program | 1133 | 26 | 22675 |
| Federal loan programs | 1062 | 24 | 13223 |
| Institutional loan programs | 465 | 11 | 4523 |
| State loan programs | 8 | 0 | 13650 |
| Private student loans | 251 | 6 | 37594 |
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLES| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 2118 | 546 | 2664 |
| Members of minority groups | 656 | 115 | 771 |
| Females | 1071 | 263 | 1334 |
| Males | 1047 | 283 | 1330 |
| Nonresidents | 100 | 3 | 103 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 1786 | 285 | 2071 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 260 | 175 | 435 |
| Bachelor's degree | 30 | 49 | 79 |
| Unknown or other highest degree | 42 | 37 | 79 |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | 345 | 140 | 485 |
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 338 | 56 |
| 10-19 students | 338 | 56 |
| 20-29 students | 864 | 331 |
| 30-39 students | 951 | 338 |
| 40-49 students | 304 | 66 |
| 50-99 students | 261 | 13 |
| 100+ students | 231 | 17 |
| Total | 199 | 2 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLES| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 1.91% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | 2.61% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | 8.02% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 7.98% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 1.57% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 2.46% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 2.09% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 0.65% |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 2.33% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.39% |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 12.53% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 5.73% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 28% |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | 8.64% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | 5.32% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 1.33% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 2.64% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 2.45% |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 16.18% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 1.27% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | 4.77% |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | 7.48% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 1.65% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100% |
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