Acceptance Rate History
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
NC · Current rate: 15.3%
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill admits the SAT 1390–1530 range — you might be closer than you think.
What is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's acceptance rate in 2024?
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's acceptance rate in 2024 is 15.3%, down from 18.7% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.3% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 18.7% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 17.1% | 56,341 | 9,639 |
| 2021 | 20.4% | 50,729 | 10,348 |
| 2020 | 25.0% | 41,773 | 10,445 |
| 2019 | 22.6% | 42,465 | 9,610 |
| 2018 | 22.7% | 41,939 | 9,525 |
| 2017 | 24.4% | 39,650 | 9,673 |
| 2016 | 26.9% | 34,889 | 9,400 |
| 2015 | 30.5% | 31,143 | 9,510 |
| 2014 | 28.5% | 31,332 | 8,929 |
| 2013 | 27.6% | 28,437 | 7,847 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1390–1530
Admitted students at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scored between 1390 and 1530 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
Where do you stand?
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1390–1530.
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Trend Analysis
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's acceptance rate has decreased from 27.6% in 2013 to 15.3% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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