University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill campus image
Public university

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
QS ranking
90
Acceptance rate
23%
Tuition fee
USD34,198/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. Its most popular subjects include Communications, Biology, Psychology, Political Science & Government and Economics. This is a large university, with approximately 30,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
93%
7%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    United Kingdom

  5. 5.

    Australia

Student gender

In this university

40%
60%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

10 : 1
10 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 3.2 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 3.7 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.unc.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

4,662

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Communications

  2. 2.

    Biology

  3. 3.

    Psychology

  4. 4.

    Political Science & Government

  5. 5.

    Economics

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

729acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

25

Health support

In this university

1,666 : 1
1,666 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

987 : 1
987 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Arts

  • Academic / Interest

  • Career

  • Sports

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

Number of national league teams

27

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

9

Football / Track fields

3

Basketball courts

7

Squash courts

4

Badminton courts

6

Swimming pool

2

Indoor gyms

2

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

10

Number of dormitories

32

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
6,878
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
60 - 63%
Temperature
0°
17°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
61 - 70%
Temperature
9°
31°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
70 - 73%
Temperature
17°
32°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
66 - 71%
Temperature
1°
22°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Raleigh–Durham International Airport

Distance between airport and university

26 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
1 - 1.5 hours
Cost
USD 2 - 5
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 40 - 55

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

49

Score

69.5

Staff in career centre

In this university

1,209 : 1
1,209 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

741 : 1
741 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

150

Average numbers of services

6