University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

UNC - Chapel Hill primarily hosts students on its campus in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Though it does have an online school, only 1% of undergraduate students study exclusively online, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). 

UNC - Chapel Hill is one of the most well known universities in the country. Part of its notoriety comes from the fact that it's accredited. This means that a third-party agency has evaluated and approved of its programs, faculty, and overall mission as an education institution. UNC - Chapel Hill is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate degrees, and certificates.  

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UNC - Chapel Hill is best known as a doctoral research university. It's the 13th largest research institution in the country, driving $1.3 billion in annual research projects. Much of that activity comes in the field of public health, where UNC boasts five health affairs schools on the Chapel Hill campus alone. Online students can engage in three relevant doctoral degrees: one in public health and two in nursing. 

Although the answer to this question is subjective, it is considered a highly sought-after school based on its long history in education. UNC was the first public university in the country and the only one to grant degrees in the 18th century. Its extensive involvement in postsecondary education has led to this prestigious reputation and now culminates in the school's impressive 90% graduation rate.

The highest earning degree at UNC - Chapel Hill is the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science where graduates can expect to earn a median annual salary of $95,200, per College Scorecard. Keep in mind, this program is not available online, nor are any full bachelor's degrees. Remote students can take three business administration online courses, which can be put towards UNC's second highest earning degree, the on-site Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Graduates of this program can earn a salary of $89,900.

OnlineU's Salary Score is another helpful tool for understanding pay expectations. This proprietary metric compares alumni salaries from different schools using the same degree. On a scale of 1 to 100, UNC - Chapel Hill scores a 60 at the bachelor's level and an 85 at the master's level. 

According to College Scorecard, UNC - Chapel Hill has an acceptance rate of only 25%. This rate is significantly lower than the average four-year university, which sits around 60%. When considering this data alongside the school's prestigious reputation, applicants will likely have a harder time getting accepted. 

Students applying to college at UNC - Chapel Hill are required to have at least a 2.5 GPA to be considered. For those who fall short, college entrance exam scores of 19 (ACT) or 1010 (SAT) are acceptable. In general, though, the SAT/ACT requirement was halted during the pandemic and remains so through Fall 2024.

Follow these steps in order to apply to UNC as an undergraduate: 

• Submit UNC - Chapel Hill's online application through the Common App. 
• The application will require a personal essay. 
• Submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher.
• Submit official high school and/or college transcripts along with an official school report.
• Any previously completed college courses are also required to be reported on the application.