University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,019

2021 Average Net Price

$11,508

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.942%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

20.4%

50,729 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

31,641

83.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

90.5%

3,685 Graduates

About

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a higher education institution located in Orange County, NC. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were Management Science (697 degrees awarded), General Public Health (299 degrees), and Accounting (196 degrees).

In 2021, 9,948 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 58.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (6,046 degrees), 6.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (989 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $7,019, which is $−21,973 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $7,019, which is $−21,973 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,508.

In 2021, 53% of undergraduate students attending University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,019

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was $7,019. The cost of tuition at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $−21,973 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,508

2021 Value

14.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,508. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill grew by 14.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,740

Room and Board

$990

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was of $11,740 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.86% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $990. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.85% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.942%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was 0.942%, which represents 38 out of the 4034 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill received 50,729 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 21.4% annual growth. Out of those 50,729 applicants, 10,348 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 20.4% acceptance rate.

There were 31,641 students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2021. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has an overall enrollment yield of 45.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

20.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

10,348

Accepted Out of 50,729

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was 20.4% (10,348 admissions from 50,729 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 25%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 21.4%, while admissions declined by −0.929%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

108

Scores Submitted (2021)

2% of enrolled first-time students at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill had a total enrollment of 31,641 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is 26,490 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,151. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.1% White, 11.3% Asian, 8.69% Hispanic or Latino, 8.67% Black or African American, 4.86% Two or More Races, 0.351% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0695% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.8%), followed by White Male (21.9%) and Asian Female (7.42%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.7%), followed by White Male (25.4%) and Asian Female (6.26%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31,641 students. The full-time enrollment at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is 26,490 and the part-time enrollment is 5,151. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

97%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was 97%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
18,053 enrolled students
Asian
3,561 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,750 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is 57.1% White, 11.3% Asian, 8.69% Hispanic or Latino, 8.67% Black or African American, 4.86% Two or More Races, 0.351% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0695% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 705 students (2.23%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,724 more women than men received degrees from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is white (6,046 degrees awarded). There were 6.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (989 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is Management Science (697 degrees awarded), followed by General Public Health (299 degrees) and Accounting (196 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (252 degrees awarded), Library Science (54 degrees), and Math & Statistics (370 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Postsecondary teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are Postsecondary teachers (141,211 people), Other managers (125,169 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (104,450 people), Physicians (103,922 people), and Software developers (103,096 people).

The most specialized majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2021 are Cultural & Gender Studies (252 degrees awarded), Library Science (54 degrees), Math & Statistics (370 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (731 degrees), and Physical Sciences (314 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are Cultural & Gender Studies (252 degrees awarded), Library Science (54 degrees), Math & Statistics (370 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (731 degrees), and Physical Sciences (314 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (252,720 people), Elementary & secondary schools (251,176 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (168,644 people), Computer Systems Design (147,068 people), and Scientific research & development services (81,868 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Most Common (2021)

General Biological Sciences
603 degrees awarded
Behavioral Sciences
515 degrees awarded
Mass Communication & Media Studies
422 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was General Biological Sciences with 603 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

4,112

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

5,836

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 4,112 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which is 0.705 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,836).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 497 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Management Science, which is 2.48 times more than the 200 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 442 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Behavioral Sciences, which is 4.06 times more than the 109 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

84%

100% Completion Time

91%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 84% of students graduating from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 91% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 92% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.71% of graduates (100 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
6,046 degrees awarded
Asian
989 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
767 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is white (6,046 degrees awarded). There were 6.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (989 degrees).

3.89% of degree recipients (387 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
3,508 degrees awarded
White Male
2,538 degrees awarded
Asian Female
590 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is white female (3,508 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2538 degrees).

Operations

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has an endowment valued at nearly $5.17B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.13B (21.8%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill had a total salary expenditure of 3.24B. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill employs 627 Professors, 446 Associate professors and 315 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are Male Professor (404), Female Associate professor (225), and Female Professor (223).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 2,028 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 1,688 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1,174 employees.

Endowment

$5.17B

2021 Endowment

46.6%

growth from 2020

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has an endowment valued at about $5.17B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill grew 46.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.78B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$764M - Federal
$12M - State
$1.11M - Local

As of 2021, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill received $764M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $12M from state grants and contracts, and $1.11M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.45B

2021 Salaries

2.66%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill paid a median of $1.45B in salaries, which represents 44.7% of their overall expenditure ($3.24B) and a 2.66% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$202M

Instructional Salaries

1,627

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill paid a total of $202M to 1,627 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

627 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2,028 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were Professor with 627 employees, Associate professor with 446 employees, and Assistant professor with 315 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 2,028 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 1,688 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1,174 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was Male Professor with 404 employees, Female Associate professor with 225 employees, and Female Professor with 223 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.