2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$11,508
Net Price
20%
Admitted
45%
Enrolled
90%
Graduation Rate
15/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 31,641. In 2021, there were 155 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #2 in North Carolina and ranks #26 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
155
Total Enrollment
31,641
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Ranking for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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North Carolina Rank
Combining ranking factors for 50 schools that offer psychology degrees in North Carolina, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranks #2.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranks #26.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers Social Work at the master level. At the doctorate level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, School Psychology and Social Work.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | MA | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 9 |
| School Psychology | – | 9 |
| Social Work | 133 | 4 |
| Total Graduates | 133 | 22 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 50,729 students applied to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The university admitted 20% and 45% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for North Carolina universities is 8,265. On average, all North Carolina institutions admit 68% and 22% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 97%. Compared to all North Carolina four or more years colleges, the percentage is 72%.
The overall graduation rate for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is 90%, compared to 52% for all North Carolina universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 6%.
Compare UNC to North Carolina Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to the average of all North Carolina four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
UNC
50,729
Applicants
20%
Percent Admitted
45%
Percent Enrolled
97%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
90%
Graduation Rate
NC Colleges
8,265
Applicants
68%
Percent Admitted
22%
Percent Enrolled
72%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 4,540 or 84% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 881 or 16% part-time faculty members employed at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,872 or 35%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
UNC
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
84%
Percent Full-Time
16%
Percent Part-Time
35%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
NC Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
62%
Percent Full-Time
38%
Percent Part-Time
60%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $7,019, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,002.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $10,552 and the average cost for graduate fees is $2,014.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $11,882 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,858 |
| Total Living Expenses | $14,740 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $7,019 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,002 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $22,761 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $10,552 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $2,014 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $12,566 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $11,508. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $3,753 | $4,908 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $5,729 | $7,842 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $11,619 | $13,477 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $19,088 | $19,399 |
| $110,001 and more | $22,881 | $23,129 |
Compare University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to all North Carolina universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
UNC
$22,761
Cost to Attend
$16,349
Average Financial Aid
60%
Percent Receiving Aid
$11,508
Net Price
NC Colleges
$38,617
Cost to Attend
$18,018
Average Financial Aid
92%
Percent Receiving Aid
$19,190
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 2,645 or 60%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 10,260 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $16,349.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 10,260 | $16,349 |
| Pell Grants | 4,382 | $5,128 |
| Federal Student Loans | 3,775 | $5,032 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
UNC
10,260
Grant or Scholarship Aid
56%
Grants or Scholarships
4,382
Number of Pell Grants
24%
Pell Grants
3,775
Federal Student Loans
20%
Federal Student Loans
NC Colleges
3,219
Grant or Scholarship Aid
45%
Grants or Scholarships
1,669
Number of Pell Grants
24%
Pell Grants
2,203
Federal Student Loans
31%
Federal Student Loans
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