I'm an out-of-state student looking to apply to UNC Chapel Hill. I've heard it's pretty competitive for out-of-state applicants. Can someone share the out-of-state acceptance rate? Thanks!
You're correct that UNC Chapel Hill is indeed more competitive for out-of-state applicants. While the overall acceptance rate at UNC Chapel Hill was around 16.8% in 2022, the in-state acceptance rate was 43.1% and the out-of-state acceptance rate was significantly lower—8.2%.
Keep in mind that these numbers can vary slightly from year to year. UNC is required by state law to admit at least 82% of its incoming class from in-state applicants, which is why the out-of-state acceptance rate is considerably lower. To be a competitive out-of-state applicant, it's essential to have a strong academic profile, extracurricular involvement, and a well-crafted application.
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