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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, also referred to as UNC, is a public, coeducational, research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. It is the flagship of the University of North Carolina system. It was established in 1789. The main campus of UNC is spread across a sprawling landscape of 729 acres. UNC offers more than 70 bachelor, over 100 master, and over 70 doctoral degree programs in diverse areas of study.
The athletics teams of UNC participate in a wide variety of sports. They are nicknamed the Tar Heels. They compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and Atlantic Coast Conference. Some of the notable alumni of this university are Frank Bruni, food critic for the ‘New York Times’; Hayden Carruth, poet and winner of the National Book Award; and Louise Fletcher, actress.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to science, media, and liberal arts.
UNC does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, 34% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 590 to 690. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 610 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at UNC are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007, the school had 28,136 enrolled students.
UNC is generally not a school for part-time students. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at UNC belong to the Atlantic Coast Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
103 South Bldg Cb 9100
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
General Phone: (919) 962-2211
http://www.unc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,427 | political science, economics, English, history, area and Cultural studies, sociology, library science, Romance languages and literature, ... |
| Business And Management | 903 | business management, accounting, human resources |
| Science | 717 | biology, chemistry, epidemiology, physics, biostatistics, physical science courses, biochemistry, genetics, ... |
| Media | 588 | mass communication, communication studies, radio and television |
| Therapy And Counseling | 500 | psychology, physical therapy, maternal and child health, school psychology, educational psychology |
| Medicine | 455 | medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, public health, dental clinical sciences, pharmaceutics and drug design, dental public health |
| Education And Teaching | 307 | education, teacher education, elementary school teaching, secondary school administration, school counseling, middle school teaching, educational administration, early childhood education, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 268 | registered nursing, various nursing, nursing science, community nurse |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 258 | health and physical education, nutrition sciences, occupational therapy, parks and recreation management, movement therapy, vocational counseling |
| Family And Social Work | 233 | social work, public policy analysis, public administration, food and nutrition |
| Law | 232 | law |
| Medical Administration | 214 | health care administration, public health education, environmental health, health and medical administrative |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 108 | computer science, information science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 108 | dental hygienist, audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech, radiation therapist, audiology, cytotechnologist, nuclear medical tech, dental assistant, ... |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 88 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 71 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 70 | mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, mathematics and statistics |
| Fine Arts | 61 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Music | 55 | music, music performance, musicology |
| Architecture And Planning | 47 | urban planning |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 39 | drama |
| Engineering | 37 | biomedical engineering, operations research, materials science |
Number of programs and degrees for UNC in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,787 | 63 |
| Master's degree | 1,871 | 82 |
| First-professional degree | 601 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 512 | 66 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 15 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, UNC had a total enrollment of 28,136 students (25,089 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 60% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| First Professional | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 83% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
UNC offers campus housing for 8,320 of its 25,089 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Chapel Hill, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 19,728 | 6,737 | 34% | 3,807 | 57% |
| Men | 7,907 | 2,698 | 34% | 1,525 | 57% |
| Women | 11,821 | 4,039 | 34% | 2,282 | 56% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 590 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 700 |
| SAT Writing | 580 | 680 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,340 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,988 |
| Room and board | $ 7,090 |
| Room charge | $ 3,960 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,130 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,320 |
Financial Aid:
UNC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 297400)
UNC has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 935 | 369 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 237 | 167 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 499 | 588 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 84 | $190,621 | 25 | $180,523 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 65 | $117,825 | 38 | $115,826 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 48 | $87,154 | 44 | $81,689 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $72,097 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 6 | $81,204 | 4 | $78,602 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 31 | $128,260 | 51 | $88,518 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 236 | $137,692 | 168 | $105,775 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 349 | $137,970 | 120 | $126,042 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 144 | $91,199 | 92 | $84,967 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 119 | $82,956 | 103 | $76,846 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $122,271 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 30 | $45,450 | 56 | $44,135 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 26 | $88,809 | 68 | $68,772 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 671 | $112,065 | 439 | $86,572 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Basketball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Coast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 270 | 208 | 478 |
| Football | 98 | 0 | 98 |
| Track | 17 | 26 | 43 |
| Basketball | 11 | 18 | 29 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 118 | 164 | 282 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Materials Science
Operations Research
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Russian Studies
Slavic/Baltic/Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Oth
Sociology
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dental Public Health and Education (Cert, MS/MPH, PhD/DPH)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Medicine (MD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Movement Therapy and Movement Education
Nutrition Sciences
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biostatistics
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Epidemiology
Genetics, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Toxicology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Maternal and Child Health
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UNC Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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