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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

US News #27📍 Chapel Hill, North Carolina

About

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) is the first public university in the United States, founded in 1789. Its Kenan-Flagler Business School and Gillings School of Global Public Health are well-known across the country. Chapel Hill is located in the Research Triangle, which offers abundant internship and employment resources.

⭐ Highlights

The first public university in the United States
Top-tier Kenan-Flagler Business School
Gillings School of Global Public Health ranked top 5 nationwide
Located in the core of the Research Triangle
Strong NCAA basketball program

📚 Top Programs

Business (Kenan-Flagler)Public HealthCommunicationEconomicsComputer SciencePsychologyMedicineLaw

💰 Fees

TuitionApproximately $37,000 per year (for non-residents)

Living CostsApproximately $16,000 per year

Application DeadlineEarly Action (EA): October 15, Regular Decision (RD): January 15

💼 Career Outcomes

Graduates have strong employment competitiveness, with most joining Fortune 500 companies, well-known financial institutions, and top tech firms. The university has a comprehensive career development center that provides abundant internship and on-campus recruitment opportunities.

📋 Admission Information

🎓Undergraduate Admission

Item	Requirement
Language Requirement	TOEFL 100+ (iBT/TOEFL iBT Band 5+), IELTS 7.0+
Standardized Tests	SAT 1340-1510 or ACT 30-34 (under Test-Optional policy)
GPA	Unweighted GPA 3.8+/4.0

📄 Required Materials

Common App / Carolina App

Submit via the Common App

UNC supplemental essays

2 essays of 300-500 words each

Main essay

650-word personal statement

Extracurricular activities

Up to 10 activities

Letter of recommendation

1 optional letter

Transcripts

9th to 12th grade transcripts

💡 UNC's acceptance rate is approximately 17% for in-state applicants and around 8% for out-of-state applicants. North Carolina residents make up a large proportion of the student body at 82%.

🎯Graduate Admission

Item	Requirement
Language Requirement	TOEFL 100+ (iBT Band 5+), IELTS 7.0+; graduate TA positions require a speaking score of 26+, most master's programs maintain the 100 TOEFL requirement
Standardized Tests	A GRE score of 320+ is recommended; Kenan-Flagler MBA requires a GMAT score of 700+
GPA	Undergraduate GPA 3.5+/4.0

📄 Required Materials

Online application

Submit through the corresponding college/school

Statement of Purpose

Subject to program requirements

CV/Resume

Comprehensive professional and academic history

Recommendation letters

2-3 letters

Academic transcripts

Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended

Standardized test scores

Required per program requirements

💡 UNC's Gillings School of Global Public Health is one of the top public health schools in the United States. The acceptance rate for Kenan-Flagler MBA is approximately 30%.

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