Hey, does anyone have any details on the kind of stats I might need to be competitive for UNC? I feel like knowing what I’m shooting for might help me prepare better in my application process.
Sure, I can provide you with some average statistics for admitted students at UNC Chapel Hill!
As a flagship school in North Carolina, UNC Chapel Hill is quite competitive, especially for out-of-state students, due to their 18% cap on out-of-state enrollees. The middle 50% GPA for all applicants generally falls between 4.0 and 4.7 (weighted). Remember, this is just a range and not all applicants within this range are admitted. It's safe to say the closer your GPA is to this 50% range, the better your chances.
For standardized tests, it's a bit different this year as UNC Chapel Hill has adopted a test-optional policy. But pre-2024, the middle 50% SAT scores for admitted students fell between 1390-1520 and ACT scores typically range between 29-34.
While your academics are a crucial and significant factor in the admissions process, the university also considers other parts of your application. Your extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation can all offer more extensive insight into you as a person and prospective student.
Just a note: these statistical ranges tend to vary year by year based on the applicant pool but having your grades and test scores (if you choose to submit them) align with these figures will place you within a competitive applicant range. However, please remember that admission is not guaranteed based on statistics alone, and the school considers your application holistically.
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