University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Overview of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)

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With an undergraduate population of just over 19,000 and over 10,000 graduate students, UNC is a mid-size institution. Nevertheless, students needn't feel like a number with an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. In fact, 88% of classes have fewer than 50 students.

The student and faculty are both quite impressive as over 3,000 undergraduates produce original research and the school boasts 8 junior faculty members who have won awards from the National Science Foundation's Early Career Development Awards. Furthermore, the school ranks 5th among research universities that host federally funded research and development.

Top Rankings For North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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UNC Acceptance Rate and Admissions

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UNC Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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Given the stellar quality of education, UNC is a fantastic bargain for in-state students. In-state students pay $8,980 per academic year for a full load of classes. Out-of-state students pay quite a bit more at $36,159. The full cost for an in-state student, including all living expenses, is around $24,228, while their out-of-state classmates pay $51,407. However, note that living expenses can vary widely and that these are estimates.

To pay for all of this, over 10,000 students receive some form of grant or scholarship money totaling $171,028,097, which breaks down to an average of $17,030. Only 5,004 students take out federal student loans at UNC, totaling $26,668,428, which works out to an average loan of a mere $5,329.

Sticker Price

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Academics

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UNC is home to stellar academics and that shows in the numbers. The retention rate, for example, is a whopping 97% for all full-time, first-year students returning for their second year. Part-time students do even better with a 100% retention rate. Then, 89% of all students remain at UNC through graduation. Thus, when you enroll as a first-year student, you have an excellent shot at graduating with your first friends in the dorms.

These numbers reflect many important facts about the school. First, it shows that the highly motivated student body is stimulated and excited to be at UNC. Second, it reflects the very favorable 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Thirdly, UNC boasts strengths across the humanities, arts, and sciences. Their graduate schools are all in the top programs in the nation, so even your graduate student TA will be among the top scholars in their field.

To top it all off, the school has ample facilities for student rest and relaxation including a full-service fitness and aquatic center. You can also sign up for intramural sports or join an extracurricular club that caters to your interests. Though not strictly academic items, these things help students replenish after a hard day of studying.

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Outcome & Salary

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UNC graduates can expect big things. Their training and education will pay off with an estimated 20-year net ROI of $277,000, according to payscale.com. The annual return is 4.5%. Upon graduation, students often start work at $55,000 per year and then reach $100,000 in their mid-career.

Furthermore, with a UNC diploma you will surely find a top-notch graduate school if you wish to continue your studies. You won't have to travel far, either, since the state is home to some of the finest colleges and universities in the nation.

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