by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a UNC Chapel Hill degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how UNC Chapel Hill measures up.
UNC Chapel Hill is ranked #523 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within North Carolina, it ranks #42 of 124 for value.
These UNC Chapel Hill majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Biostatistics | #1 of 10 |
| General Applied Mathematics | #1 of 52 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | #1 of 9 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 9 |
| Medical Anthropology | #1 of 11 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | #2 of 18 |
| Biology | #2 of 18 |
| Applied Mathematics | #2 of 70 |
| Mathematics | #2 of 70 |
| Behavioral Sciences | #2 of 23 |
Read the full UNC Chapel Hill value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is ranked #2 out of #128 in North Carolina for quality and #42 out of #124 for North Carolina value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the UNC Chapel Hill financial aid page to be sure.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is ranked #523 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UNC Chapel Hill costs about $18,714. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $74,858 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $26,062 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $11,655 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $18,714 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $74,858 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UNC Chapel Hill net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UNC Chapel Hill degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $104,248 | — | — |
| All Students | $74,858 | #523 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $46,620 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $104,248 | — | — |
| All Students | $74,858 | #42 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $46,620 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UNC Chapel Hill shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $3,165 |
| $30K–$48K | $5,143 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,220 |
| $75K–$110K | $19,106 |
| Over $110K | $24,077 |
About 51% of UNC Chapel Hill undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,499 per year. Get more details on the UNC Chapel Hill financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the UNC Chapel Hill net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.