Admission Results
University of North Carolina (UNC) acceptance rate and admitted-student profile
University of North Carolina (UNC) shows an observed acceptance rate of 53.2% from 162 application outcomes in the NexStudy admits/rejects database.
Acceptance rate
53.2%
Applications
162
Accepted
67
Rank by volume
#46
Score distributions
| GPA average | 3.72 |
| GPA middle 50% | 3.65 - 3.9 |
| GRE average | N/A |
| GRE quant / verbal | N/A / N/A |
| IELTS average | N/A |
| TOEFL average | N/A |
| GMAT average | N/A |
Scores are community-reported. Use them as directional benchmarks, not official admission cutoffs.
Top reported programs
Library And Information Science
20 outcomes - 41.2% acceptance
Library Science
14 outcomes - 84.6% acceptance
Pharmaceutical Sciences
13 outcomes - 44.4% acceptance
Statistics And Operations Research
9 outcomes - 66.7% acceptance
Philosophy
7 outcomes - 0% acceptance
Accounting
6 outcomes - 66.7% acceptance
Health Informatics
6 outcomes - 100% acceptance
Nutrition
6 outcomes - 66.7% acceptance
Recent decisions
Latest admit, reject, waitlist and interview outcomes for this school.
| Decision | Program | Profile | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reject | ChemistryPhD | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Spring 2026 |
| Reject | ChemistryPhD | GPA 3.8 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | BiostatisticsPhD | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | HistoryPhD | GPA 3.8 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | HistoryPhD | GPA 3.69 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Admit | Social WorkMasters | GPA 3.44 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | HistoryPhD | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | PhilosophyPhD | GPA 3.83 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | PhilosophyPhD | GPA 3.4 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | PhilosophyPhD | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | PhilosophyPhD | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | PhilosophyPhD | GPA 3.8 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
What is the acceptance rate for University of North Carolina (UNC)?
University of North Carolina (UNC) has an observed acceptance rate of 53.2% in the NexStudy admission results dataset, based on 162 reported applications.
What scores do admitted students report for University of North Carolina (UNC)?
Use the score distribution table on this page to compare GPA, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL and GMAT averages. Treat them as community-reported benchmarks, not official cutoffs.
Can I use these admission results to estimate my chances?
Yes, as a directional benchmark. Combine the decision history with your profile strength, program fit, deadlines, essays and funding plan before finalising a dream-target-safe shortlist.