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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC · Southeast
STEM powerhouse
A public Ivy with excellent business and journalism schools, offering a relatively affordable tuition.
National rank
#22
Acceptance rate
18.7%
SAT middle range
1350 – 1520
TOEFL minimum
100+
Tuition (yr)
$39,338
Undergraduates
20,700
International students
5%
Type
Public
Application requirements (2026-27 cycle)
Test-OptionalEarly round
EA 10/15
Regular Decision (RD)
1/15
Supplemental essays
2 short essays
⚠ Scores can be waived above a GPA threshold (state policy)
Deadlines reflect recent typical dates and can shift slightly each year — always confirm on the school's official site before submitting.
Strong majors
BusinessJournalismPublic HealthComputer ScienceBiology