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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
153A Country Club Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27599

Official telephone: (919) 962-2211
Fax number: (919) 962-3045
Website: hussman.unc.edu
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Screen last updated on: January 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 919 962-2211 2211

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 15
Application fee: $85
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: January 31 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Average secondary school GPA: 4.47
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 91%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 65%
Average SAT I: 706 verbal, 718 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1360 - 1510
Average ACT: 30 English, 29 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 28 - 34
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 34%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 47%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 57,902
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 10,852
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 4,633
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 36
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 15%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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