The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

If you are applying to UNC Chapel Hill, the regular decision application deadline is January 15 and the fee for the application is $85.

Students who submit their applications to UNC Chapel Hill for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than March 31.

UNC Chapel Hill Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of UNC Chapel Hill's admissions stats.

UNC Chapel Hill 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	74%
Mean SAT Score	1404
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	15%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	60%
Waitlist	Yes

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	October 15	January 31
Regular Decision	Yes	January 15	March 31

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Applying Early to UNC Chapel Hill?

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UNC Chapel Hill does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is October 15. UNC Chapel Hill will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 31.

UNC Chapel Hill accepts around 26% of early action applicants and 19% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, UNC Chapel Hill admitted 8,211 of the 31,899 who applied early action.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Admissions

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to UNC Chapel Hill?

UNC Chapel Hill is a very difficult school to get into. UNC Chapel Hill evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, UNC Chapel Hill accepted 19% of all applicants, around 10,347 from 53,776 applicants.

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like UNC Chapel Hill, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT. Admissions to journalism, communications, math, nursing, pharmacy, public health, education programs is program extremely difficult.

For applicants who are not residents of North Carolina, getting into The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is extremely difficult.

Transferring to The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

It is very difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to UNC Chapel Hill

UNC Chapel Hill has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does UNC Chapel Hill Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at UNC Chapel Hill

Wondering what factors are considered by UNC Chapel Hill during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
State Residency	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Important
Class Rank	Important
Work Experience	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered

Make sure to check with UNC Chapel Hill for more information on admission factors.

UNC Chapel Hill 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to UNC Chapel Hill, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with UNC Chapel Hill's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Other Requirements	√			counselors statement
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into UNC Chapel Hill?

UNC Chapel Hill has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 1% submitted a class rank. At UNC Chapel Hill 74% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 94% were in the top 25% and 99% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	93%
3.75 and 3.99	3%
3.50 and 3.74	2%
3.25 and 3.49	1%
3.00 and 3.24	1%
2.50 and 2.9	––
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to UNC Chapel Hill directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

UNC Chapel Hill looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

UNC Chapel Hill does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 15% of UNC Chapel Hill's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 60% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for UNC Chapel Hill?

To be competitive with other UNC Chapel Hill applicants, you should strive to score between 1330 and 1500 (or higher!) on the SAT. At UNC Chapel Hill 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1500 and 25% of scored lower than 1330, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a UNC Chapel Hill student is 1404.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of UNC Chapel Hill students scored 770 or higher and 75% of students scored 660 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of UNC Chapel Hill students scored 740 or higher, and 75% scored a 660 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for UNC Chapel Hill?

To be most competitive at UNC Chapel Hill, you should strive to earn between 29 and 33 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 33 means you fall in the 75th percentile for UNC Chapel Hill's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 33, and three out of four students scored lower than 33 on the ACT.

A 29 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for UNC Chapel Hill students. Only one out of every four students scored below 29.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to UNC Chapel Hill.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is February 15. Applicants should hear back by April 15.

Transfer students can enroll in UNC Chapel Hill during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Summer Term

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UNC Chapel Hill Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to UNC Chapel Hill?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to UNC Chapel Hill.

Does UNC Chapel Hill accept transfer credits?

✅ UNC Chapel Hill accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. UNC Chapel Hill accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does UNC Chapel Hill accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ UNC Chapel Hill accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to UNC Chapel Hill?

✅ UNC Chapel Hill is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is UNC Chapel Hill's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for UNC Chapel Hill is 19%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at UNC Chapel Hill?

❌ UNC Chapel Hill does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at UNC Chapel Hill?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at UNC Chapel Hill was 26% in 2021.

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