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Chapel Hill, NC · Public · Large · Small City
Admitted students who enroll
Of enrolling students
How much the school says contact matters
Deadlines, fees, testing policy, and recommendation requirements come from the Common App 2026-2027 First-Year Deadlines, Fees and Requirements file published August 28, 2026. Schools can still change a date after publication, so confirm anything you are close to with the school.
Rated Very important in the 2024-2025 Common Data Set this school published.
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Reported by the school to IPEDS for fall 2023 admission.
Tuition, housing, food, and fees
Sticker figures. What a family actually pays depends on income and aid, which is what the financial aid tools are for.
| Major | Degrees | Graduates here | Same major nationally |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | 544 | $64,430 | $57,214 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 521 | $67,532 | $56,359 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 503 | - | - |
| Economics | 443 | $96,785 | $82,686 |
| Computer Science | 427 | $124,977 | $107,009 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 401 | $125,645 | $68,257 |
| Political Science and Government | 369 | $71,082 | $63,293 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 365 | $58,954 | $54,562 |
Average net price paid by aided students in each family income band, after grants and scholarships. Usually far below the sticker price above.
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Common App personal statement (650 words) + 2 supplementals
For exact prompts, check the school's admissions page or the Common App once writing opens (Aug 1).
1 teacher recommendation required
This school does not consider interest. Don't burn time on it - focus on the application itself.
$85
Fee waivers available if you qualify (Common App fee waiver, school waiver, or counselor request).
If a parent attended, mention it on the application. Some schools have ended this practice - verify with current admissions guidance.
Sticker price means almost nothing. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Net Price Calculator estimates what you'll actually pay after merit and need-based aid. Takes 10 minutes; needs household income and assets, plus a few academic numbers.
Open University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Net Price CalculatorRead from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's own admissions page on 2026-08-30 for the 2026-2027 cycle (source). Schools can still revise a prompt after publishing, so confirm before you submit.
Carolina removed both short answer supplemental questions for 2026-2027, saying it hopes that simplifies the application. There is no UNC supplement to write: the Common App personal essay is the writing, and the activities and additional information sections are where anything else goes.
Last verified 2026-08-30 · Cycle 2026-2027 · For the current cycle, double-check the school's admissions writing page.
This school explicitly does not consider demonstrated interest in admissions decisions. Don't spend time visiting, opening every email, or following on social purely for admissions. Those things won't move the needle here.
Where to spend time instead: the application itself. Strong essays, tight activities list, recommendations from teachers who know you well.
Research University
Yes
Co-op / Internship
Limited
Est. Net Price (You)
$41,203
Based on "none" need
Sticker tuition
$41,203
Before aid
Total Estimated 4-Year Cost
$164,812
Out-of-state pricing with estimated aid
Greek Life
Yes
Study Abroad
15%
Religious Affiliation
None
Football Conference
ACC
Debt-to-Income
35.0%
Average debt against 10-year earnings
Est. 10-Year ROI
$463,188
(10yr earnings x 10) - 4yr cost
This school gives legacy preference. If a parent or grandparent attended, highlight it.
Deadline / RD: January 15, 2027
124 days remaining (RD)
Application Platform: Common App
Supplemental Essays: 2
Interview: Not Offered
Recommendation letters needed
Testing policy varies by program
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Data from US Department of Education College Scorecard, National Center for Education Statistics, and institutional disclosures.
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 199 | $77,041 | $88,910 |
| Applied Mathematics | 193 | $117,954 | $91,532 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 164 | $54,429 | $48,590 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 157 | $70,196 | $73,721 |
Median earnings of this school's graduates in each major, roughly five years out, beside the national median for the same major.