University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill admissions
Chapel Hill, NC
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill acceptance rate
15.3%
10,209 of 66,535 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Highly selective. With a rate like this, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is usually a reach unless your grades and scores are well above the typical admitted student.
Key numbers
- Yield: 45% of admitted students enrolled (4,640 of 10,209).
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Common questions about University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill admitted 15.3% of applicants (10,209 of 66,535) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
4,640 of the 10,209 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 45%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
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