University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC · public
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | — |
| Applicants | 2,025 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1400–1530 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 30–34 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $12,983 |
| Grad rate | 92% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $72,200 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Action | 2025-10-15 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-15 |
| Application fee | $85 (US) · $85 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | sometimes required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~250 words each.
- Discuss one of your personal qualities and share a story, anecdote, or memory of how it helped you make a positive impact on a community. This could be your current community or another community you have engaged.
- Discuss an academic topic that you're excited to explore and learn more about in college. Why does this topic interest you? Topics could be a specific course of study, research interests, or any other area related to your academic experience in college.
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).