First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | October 15, 2026 | |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 | March 31, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: admissions.unc.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 2 | MATH 110P, MATH 129P | 0 credits |
| Calculus BC | 2 | MATH 110P, MATH 129P | 0 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 101, CHEM 101L | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | Physics General Elective 3 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | English General Elective 3 | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC 101 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 4 | STOR 155 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 5 | COMP 110 | 3 credits |
Show all 21 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 2 | MATH 110P, MATH 129P | 0 credits |
| Calculus BC | 2 | MATH 110P, MATH 129P | 0 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 101, CHEM 101L | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | Physics General Elective 3 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | English General Elective 3 | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC 101 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 4 | STOR 155 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 5 | COMP 110 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 103 | 3 credits |
| Physics 2 | 3 | Physics General Elective 3 | |
| European History | 3 | HIST 104 | 3 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ARTH 152 | 3 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUSC 121 | 3 credits |
| Art 2D | 4 | ARTS 102 | 3 credits |
| Art 3D | 4 | ARTS 103 | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHIN 203 * | 4 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | JAPN 203 * | 4 credits |
| Latin | 4 | LATN 203 | 3 credits |
| Physics B | 3 | Physics General Elective 3 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | Physics General Elective 3 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 110P, MATH 129P | 0 credits |
Source: catalog.unc.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 571 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 413 |
| Business Administration and Management | 392 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 336 |
| Computer Science | 334 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 295 |
| Political Science and Government | 255 |
| Economics | 250 |
Show the other 51 majors
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 215 |
| Neuroscience | 166 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 147 |
| Applied Mathematics | 140 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 129 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 115 |
| English Language and Literature | 105 |
| Information Science/Studies | 101 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 99 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 88 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 87 |
| Chemistry | 87 |
| History | 71 |
| Mathematics | 71 |
| Area Studies, Other | 71 |
| Environmental Science | 71 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 62 |
| Environmental Studies | 58 |
| Medical Anthropology | 54 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 47 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 43 |
| Biostatistics | 41 |
| Physics | 28 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 28 |
| Environmental Health | 26 |
| Organizational Leadership | 24 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 21 |
| Geography | 21 |
| Philosophy | 18 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 17 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 16 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 16 |
| Linguistics | 16 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 15 |
| Music Performance | 14 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 13 |
| Music | 13 |
| Anthropology | 12 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 11 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 8 |
| Women's Studies | 8 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 8 |
| Archeology | 7 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 6 |
| European Studies/Civilization | 5 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #2 for Medical laboratory scienceof 50 colleges
- #4 for Public healthof 50 colleges
- #4 for Radiologic technologyof 50 colleges
- #5 for Information systemsof 50 colleges
- #5 for Kinesiology and exercise scienceof 50 colleges
- #5 for Pre-physician assistantof 50 colleges
- #9 for Pre-physical therapyof 50 colleges
- #13 for Business administration and managementof 50 colleges
Show the other 7 ranked programs
- #14 for Human resourcesof 50 colleges
- #16 for Geology and earth sciencesof 50 colleges
- #17 for Businessof 50 colleges
- #18 for Nursingof 50 colleges
- #20 for Chemistryof 50 colleges
- #21 for Biologyof 50 colleges
- #21 for Neuroscienceof 50 colleges
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, ACC
Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, ACC
Basketball, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army, Navy
Faith groups
BYX, Cru, InterVarsity
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
15% of men in fraternities · 16% of women in sororities · 16% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), cruatunc.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
620,522 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)
Nearest hub airport
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 16.7 of 20
Elevation
496 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
29°F
July high
90°F
Annual snowfall
2.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
44 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,570 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Duke University9 mi
- North Carolina Central University10 mi
- Meredith College22 mi
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh23 mi
- William Peace University25 mi
- Shaw University25 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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