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Acceptance Rate History
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
NC · Current rate: 19%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18.74% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 17.11% | 56,341 | 9,639 |
| 2021 | 20.4% | 50,729 | 10,348 |
| 2020 | 25% | 41,773 | 10,445 |
| 2019 | 22.63% | 42,465 | 9,610 |
| 2018 | 22.71% | 41,939 | 9,525 |
| 2017 | 24.4% | 39,650 | 9,673 |
| 2016 | 26.94% | 34,889 | 9,400 |
| 2015 | 30.54% | 31,143 | 9,510 |
| 2014 | 28.5% | 31,332 | 8,929 |
| 2013 | 27.59% | 28,437 | 7,847 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's acceptance rate has decreased from 27.6% in 2013 to 18.7% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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