Historical Acceptance Rates

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has seen a significant increase in overall acceptance rates, with the rate rising from 7.76% for the application year 2022 to 18.75% for 2024. In 2023, the acceptance rate was 17.11%, with 56,341 applicants and 9,639 accepted. The early action acceptance rate for 2024 is also 18.75%, the same as the regular decision, reflecting a more stable acceptance pattern compared to the past where early action rates were lower. Historically, the overall acceptance rate was at 26.94% for 2017, showing a trend of increasing competitiveness over the years.