University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

What Does the Admissions Department at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill look for in an applicant?

Use the admissions stats from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill recent freshman class to see how you compare.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You

• Selectivity of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants

• Average SAT & ACT Scores

• Helpful Resources

How are University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Admissions and Enrollment Stats Applicable to You?

Reviewing the admissions stats at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): The Numbers Behind Student Admissions

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Who’s Applying: Applicants by Gender

Average Test Scores

About 2% of students accepted to UNC Chapel Hill submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 570 and 680. Math scores were between 570 and 700.

UNC Chapel Hill received ACT scores from 12% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 22 and 27.

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Marchmain05 under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.