University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1270 | 1460 |
| 2018 | 1280 | 1470 |
| 2019 | 1310 | 1500 |
| 2020 | 1280 | 1490 |
| 2021 | 1330 | 1500 |
| 2022 | 1350 | 1510 |
| 2023 | 1370 | 1530 |
| 2024 | 1360 | 1510 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
Civic-minded students
if you believe learning should uplift others, UNC makes that its mission.
Humanitarian scientists
if you want to heal, teach, write, or organize, this is a purpose-driven campus.
Southern soul, progressive mind
if you want warmth with thoughtfulness, Chapel Hill balances both.
Journalism & health changemakers
if truth and health are your calling, UNC is a national leader.
Empathetic leaders
if you value dignity, community, and public ethics, you'll find your tribe here.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Prestige chasers
UNC is elite, but quietly so; it doesn't wear its excellence on its sleeve.
Urban speed-lovers
Chapel Hill is charming but slow-paced; Raleigh is nearby but not NYC or LA.
STEM-only specialists
while strong in bio and health, UNC leans toward public service and liberal arts culture.
Individualists-first
success here often grows through collaboration, mentorship, and shared purpose.
Flash-over-substance types
this is a school of steady impact, not glittery optics.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
55-75°F (13-24°C)
Pleasant and mild
summer
70-90°F (21-32°C)
Warm and humid
fall
50-75°F (10-24°C)
Cool and pleasant
winter
30-50°F (-1-10°C)
Mild with occasional snow
Mild climate with four distinct seasons.
☀️Average 213 sunny days per year
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A vibrant city with a rich cultural scene.
The state capital, known for its museums and parks.