The Basics About UNC
UNC is a public institution that was founded in 1789. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,981, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 729 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. UNC's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 30. Its in-state tuition is $6,665; out-of-state tuition is $25,280.
Overview: University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Public
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Year founded:
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1789
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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semester
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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17,981
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Setting:
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suburban
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2009 Endowment:
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$1,903,574,557
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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1/31
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Application fee:
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$70
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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32%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 In-state: $6,665; Out-of-state: $25,280
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Student Life at UNC
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The University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill, often referred to as UNC, offers a wide range of student activities. Popular student organizations include The Daily Tarheel, UNC’s student newspaper, and WXYC, the student-run radio station. Nearly 3,000 students are members of Greek life. Chapel Hill, which surrounds UNC, is often considered one of the best college towns in the country, offering music, restaurants, and shopping. Almost half of all undergraduates live on campus in one of the residence halls or apartment complexes. The North Carolina Tar Heels are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference and are known for their men’s basketball team, which maintains a storied rivalry with nearby institution Duke and is one of the most successful programs in college basketball. Former players include Michael Jordan and Vince Carter.
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Other Facts About UNC
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UNC is divided into a number of schools and colleges, the largest of which is the undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences. Graduate programs include the highly ranked Kenan—Flagler Business School, School of Education, School of Law, School of Medicine, Gillings School of Global Public Health, School of Social Work, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, and School of Government. At least 82 percent of each freshmen class must be from North Carolina, as dictated by state law. Actor and former professional basketball player Rick Fox, the 11th president of the United States James K. Polk, and U.S. Senator John Edwards all earned degrees from UNC.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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Since its establishment as the nation's first public university in 1789, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has earned a reputation as one of the best universities in the world. Our unique school spirit has been forged through more than two centuries of academic excellence, public service, and athletic, professional, and personal achievement. Often called a "public ivy," Carolina is known best for: One of the strongest and most diverse student bodies in the nation -- a community, composed of students from every state and more than 100 countries, that has produced more Rhodes Scholars over the last 25 years than any other public university and the ninth most overall. Academic opportunities that will prepare students to change the world -- innovative programs not found anywhere else, such as our respected and inclusive Honors Program, and opportunities to contribute to ground-breaking research and study abroad in more than 70 countries. "Best value" in the nation among public universities by Kiplinger's Personal Finance nine consecutive times -- outstanding merit-based scholarships, such as the Morehead-Cain, Pogue, and Robertson, as well as a need-based aid program that that meets full need and enables qualified low-income students to graduate debt-free through the Carolina Covenant. One beautiful campus -- a classic university setting within the dynamic town of Chapel Hill, where friendly classmates, exciting events, and state-of-the-art resources are only a short walk away.
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Applications: University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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1/31
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Notification date:
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N/A
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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May 12 (Fall), May 12 (Summer)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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No
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Early decision deadline:
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N/A
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Early decision decision sent by:
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N/A
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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Yes
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Early action deadline:
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11/2
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Early action decision sent by:
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1/30
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$70
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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Yes
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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No
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Electronic application URL:
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http://admissions.unc.edu/Apply/Portal.html
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$100
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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$0
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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N/A
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Stephen Farmer
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Admissions office phone number:
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(919) 966-3621
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Neither required/recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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are not available
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with writing required
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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01/31
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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01/31
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma is required and GED is not accepted
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General college-preparatory program?
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Require
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Very Important
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Academic GPA?
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Very Important
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Standardized test scores?
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Very Important
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Application essay?
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Very Important
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Recommendations?
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Very Important
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Not Considered
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Extracurricular activities?
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Very Important
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Talent/ability?
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Very Important
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Character/personal qualities?
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Very Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Important
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Important
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Geographical residence?
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Not Considered
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State residency?
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Very Important
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Important
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Volunteer work?
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Important
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Work experience?
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Important
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Not Considered
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Required High School Course Work
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High school units required in English:
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4
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High school units required in Foreign Languages:
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2
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High school units required in History:
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1
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High school units required in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units required in Science:
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3
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High school units required in Science Labs:
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1
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High school units required in Social Studies:
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1
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High school units required in academic electives:
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1
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Total high school units required:
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16
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Recommended High School Course Work
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Entering Class Statistics: University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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32%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Early action acceptance rate:
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38%
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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23%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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23,224
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Number of applicants accepted:
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7,345
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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3,960
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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78%
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Number of male applicants:
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9,240
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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3,011
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Male freshman enrollment:
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1,605
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Number of female applicants:
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13,984
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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4,334
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Female freshman enrollment:
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2,355
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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2,500
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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1,200
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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4
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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78%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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80%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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96%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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99%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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92%
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Average high school GPA:
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4.0
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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97%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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590-700
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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620-710
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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580-680
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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8-10
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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26%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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47%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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24%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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3%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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0.2%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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31%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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52%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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15%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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2%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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0.2%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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0%
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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33%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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26-33
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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26-32
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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26-31
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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51%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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37%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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11%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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1%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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45%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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48%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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7%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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1%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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45%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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46%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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9%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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0.5%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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0%
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Transfer Students: University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall, Summer
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Application date for transfer students:
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March 1 (Fall), March 1 (Summer)
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Admission decision sent:
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April 21 (Fall), April 21 (Summer)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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May 12 (Fall), May 12 (Summer)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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Yes, 15
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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2.0
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High school transcript?
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Required of all
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Not required
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Standardized test scores?
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Required of some
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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2.0
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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64 from a two-year school, 75 from a four-year school
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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45 credits for a bachelor's degree
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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3,316
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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1,183
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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778
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International Student Admissions: University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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January 31 (Fall)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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Yes
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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No
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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600
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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100
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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620
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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100
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