The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has existed for two centuries as the nation’s first state university. Through its excellent undergraduate programs, it has provided higher education to 10 generations of students, many of whom have become leaders of the state and the nation. Since the 19th century, it has offered distinguished graduate and professional programs.
The University is a doctoral/research-extensive university. Fundamental to this designation is a faculty actively involved in research, scholarship and creative work, whose teaching is transformed by discovery and whose service is informed by current knowledge. The mission of the University is to serve all the people of the state, and indeed the nation, as a center for scholarship and creative endeavor. The University exists to teach students at all levels in an environment of research, free inquiry and personal responsibility; to expand the body of knowledge; to improve the condition of human life through service and publication; and to enrich the culture.
To fulfill this mission, the University must:
* acquire, discover, preserve, synthesize and transmit knowledge;
* provide high quality undergraduate instruction to students within a community engaged in original inquiry and creative expression, while committed to intellectual freedom, to personal integrity and justice, and to those values that foster enlightened leadership for the state and nation;
* provide graduate and professional programs of national distinction at the doctoral and other advanced levels;
* extend knowledge-based services and other resources of the University to the citizens of North Carolina and their institutions to enhance the quality of life for all people in the state; and
* address, as appropriate, regional, national and international needs.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC, North Carolina, or simply Carolina) is a public, coeducational, research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. The university is the oldest in, and flagship of, the University of North Carolina system. The first public university in the United States to admit students, UNC is one of the original eight schools known as a Public Ivy.
Academically, undergraduates receive a liberal arts education with an opportunity to specialize within the professional schools of the university later in their undergraduate career. In both teaching and research, UNC has been highly ranked by publications such as BusinessWeek and U.S. News & World Report. Along with Duke University in Durham and North Carolina State University in Raleigh, the university forms one of the corners of the Research Triangle.
UNC has a strong history in athletics, most notably in men's basketball and women's soccer. The North Carolina Tar Heels share rivalries with other Tobacco Road schools and have provided many Olympians to United States teams. The student newspaper The Daily Tar Heel has won national awards for collegiate media, while the student radio station WXYC provided the world's first internet radio broadcast.
Chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly on December 11, 1789, the university's cornerstone was laid on October 12, 1793, near the ruins of a chapel, chosen due to its central location within the state. Beginning instruction of undergraduates in 1795, UNC is the oldest public university in the nation and the only one to award degrees in the 18th century. The University of Georgia was incorporated in 1785, but did not begin educating students until 1801, graduating its first class in 1804.
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| Percent of Students International: | 4% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 30% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Atlantic Coast Conference) Basketball (Atlantic Coast Conference) Baseball (Atlantic Coast Conference) Track (Atlantic Coast Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,613 | $ 18,411 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,205 | $ 17,003 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,408 | $ 1,408 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,437 | 16% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,587 | 17% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 4,636 | 31% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,481 | 25% | |
Any Aid: |
62% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 36% (Highly Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 99% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 590, Math: 600 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 690, Math: 700 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 24% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 24, Math: 25 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 30, Verbal: 31, Math: 30 |
| Application Fee: | $ 70.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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i live in NC but as of now it does not matter whether its in state or out of state, any help? oh yea im a rising senior, if that helps?
17 months ago
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The best schools for Psychology are the ones that have advanced degrees available. The importance of that is research and facilities. Consider UNC-Chapel Hill as an in-state option, though it's super competitive and the acceptance rate is low. Another in-state option is Davidson. Great reputation and smaller liberal arts school, though very expensive. Going outside the state, look at the University of South Carolina. Excellent school with great research opportunities and nice facilities. The cost is moderate and they have a good acceptance rate.
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I recently achieved a 1920 on the sats which I think I can improve from (730 reading, 610 math, and 580 writing) have a GPA of 3.7 which I think I can improve as well. Does anyone out there go the UNC or has anyone applied there? and do they have any advice as to how to get the big envelope?
18 months ago
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hello! i go to unc and it honestly depends on whether you're out-of-state or in-state with your credentials. if you're instate i'd say you're pretty good , especially if you're from a small town. i myself am an out-of-stater and out-of-staters only make up 18% of the student body (there's a cap). i don't know much about the new SATs (i got a 1420 on the old ones -- in the 700's for both sections) and had a 3.85 unweighted GPA. i also had a lot of extracurriculars. honestly i can't tell you that you'll get in because it gets harder and harder every year... however if you convey in your application essay how much you want to go there and show that you actually care about the school that goes a loooong way, trust me. also if you want to study abroad or take advantage of one of their programs they're really proud of (i.e. library sciences, biology, journalism, business, study abroad) you should mention it. GOOD GOOD LUCK :-) if you really want to go i'm sure you can find a way to do it.
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19 months ago
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Do you mean UNC in Chapel Hill? My son goes there...he will be a senior. Also, out of state. His girlfriend was wait listed twice even though her dad was a huge football star (later pro), mom and sister went there. Her SAT, GPA and activities were all top flight. So...yes, it is VERY hard to get in if you don't live in NC. They have a very large in-state % for freshmen. Good Luck! Go Heels!
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UNC Chapel Hill Admission?
Does anyone know if consistent improvement is a factor or do you have to do good all four years? I had like a 2.6 GPA after my freshman year but now I have like 4.5 via Aps and Im kinda worried i wont get accepted.
19 months ago
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Most colleges and universities look at all of the information in the student's record before making a decision. If they see that your grades have improved over time, they will take that into consideration. However, grades are not the only factor that admissions representatives look at when they consider accepting a student. How are your test scores? Have you taken the SAT or ACT? Have you written a clear and concise admissions essay? Do you need letters of recommendation? I advise you to check out their website to get the specific admissions information. The link below should answer all of your questions.
Best of luck to you.
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