University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Founded 1789
President Kevin Guskiewicz (Chancellor)
Fees USD 9,005
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Suburban
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) is a public research university founded in 1789 and the first public university in the United States to enroll students (in 1795). A member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), UNC consistently ranks among the top 5 public universities in the US and enrolls 32,000 students. The university is a cornerstone of the renowned Research Triangle alongside Duke and NC State.
Schools and Colleges
- Hussman School of Journalism and Media — Top-5 journalism school in the US
- Gillings School of Global Public Health — Top-5 public health school; global health excellence
- Kenan-Flagler Business School — Top-25 MBA; exceptional finance and real estate
- School of Medicine — Top-20 US medical school; UNC Health Care system
- School of Law — Top-30 US law school; strong public interest law
- Eshelman School of Pharmacy — #1 pharmacy school in the US
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~19% | In-State Tuition: ~$9,005
Key Deadlines
- Early Action: October 15 | Regular Decision: January 15