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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Ranking Badges

UNC Chapel Hill earned 319 ranking badges in the 2027 College Factual rankings: 106 in the top 1%, 82 in the top 5%, 87 in the top 10% and 44 in the top 15% of the schools in each ranking. Its highest placement is #1 of 4,939 in Best for Veterans, a top 1% award.

Key facts

• Badges earned: 319 (2027 edition)
• In the top 1% / top 5%: 106 / 82
• Highest placement: #1 of 4,939, a top 1% award
• Fields of study with a badge: 25
• Placements this edition: 486
• Badge cutoff: a top 15% placement in a ranking

Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.

How Many Ranking Badges Has University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Earned?

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill holds 319 ranking badges across 25 fields of study, 188 of them in the top 5% or better; each badge is an award for placing in the top 15% of a ranking. College Factual re-runs each ranking as fresh data is published. Placements shown are from the 2027 edition. This page indicates the top award category achieved for this year. See our data sources and methodologies. Want to feature these awards on your college’s site? Administrators can contact us.

Count by Award Level

Award Level	Badges
Top 1%	106
Top 5%	82
Top 10%	87
Top 15%	44
Total	319

What Is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Known For?

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is best known for Health Professions: 26 of its 213 traditional-student awards are in that field. Its top-ranked majors include Business Administration & Management, Communication & Media Studies and Management Sciences & Methods. Its highest traditional-student placement is #1 of 2,077 in Top Ranked for Business Administration & Management.

College Overall

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Overall Best				✓
Overall Best (Southeast)				✓
Overall Best (North Carolina)			✓
Best for the Money			✓
Best for the Money (Southeast)		✓
Ethnic Diversity (Southeast)		✓
Ethnic Diversity (North Carolina)	✓
Most Popular			✓
Most Popular (Southeast)			✓
Most Popular (North Carolina)				✓
Highest Paid Graduates (Southeast)		✓
Highest Paid Graduates (North Carolina)		✓

Architecture/Urban Planning

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Urban & Regional Planning
Best Value	✓
Most Popular	✓

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Best Value			✓
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics
Best Value		✓
Most Popular		✓
Ecology & Systematics Biology
Best Value			✓
General Biology
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular				✓
Genetics
Best Value		✓
Neurobiology & Neurosciences
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Best Value			✓
Most Popular	✓

Business, Management & Marketing

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked				✓
Best Value	✓
Accounting
Top Ranked			✓
Business Administration & Management
Top Ranked				✓
Best Value	✓
Highest Paid Graduates				✓
Human Resource Management
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular		✓
Management Sciences & Methods
Top Ranked				✓
Best Value				✓
Most Popular			✓
Most Focused		✓

Communication & Journalism

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked				✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓
Communication & Media Studies
Top Ranked				✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular				✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Most Focused			✓
Radio, TV & Digital Communication
Top Ranked			✓

Computer & Information Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Computer Science
Top Ranked				✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Information Science
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular		✓

Education

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Educational Administration
Best Value		✓
Instructional Media Design
Best Value		✓
Student Counseling
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value		✓
Teacher Education Grade Specific
Top Ranked		✓

Engineering

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Biomedical Engineering
Best Value			✓
Most Popular		✓

English Language & Literature

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓
General English Literature
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓

Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value	✓
Most Popular			✓
Area Studies
Best Value			✓
Most Popular			✓

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Food, Nutrition & Related Services
Most Popular		✓

Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular		✓
Classical Languages & Literature
Most Popular		✓
Linguistics & Literature
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value	✓
Romance Languages
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular		✓

Health Professions

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences
Best Value		✓
Allied Health Professions
Top Ranked			✓
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Top Ranked		✓
Communication Sciences
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value		✓
Dental Support Services
Top Ranked				✓
Dentistry
Best Value			✓
Highest Paid Graduates		✓
Health/Medical Admin Services
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular		✓
Medical Illustration & Informatics
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular	✓
Medicine
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value			✓
Mental & Social Health Services
Top Ranked		✓
Nursing
Top Ranked		✓
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value			✓
Public Health
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓
Most Focused		✓
Rehabilitation Professions
Best Value		✓

History

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓
History
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓

Legal Professions

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Law
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value			✓

Liberal Arts & Humanities

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked				✓
Liberal Arts General Studies
Top Ranked				✓

Library Science

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value	✓
Library & Information Science
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value			✓

Mathematics & Statistics

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓
Applied Mathematics
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular		✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Mathematics
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓
Statistics
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value			✓

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value	✓
Most Popular			✓
Behavioral Science
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular			✓
Interdisciplinary Studies
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value	✓
International Studies
Best Value		✓
Nutrition Science
Best Value	✓
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular			✓

Natural Resources & Conservation

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular		✓
Natural Resources Conservation
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked				✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓
Health & Physical Education
Top Ranked				✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓

Philosophy & Religious Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular		✓
Philosophy
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular		✓

Physical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular			✓
Chemistry
Best Value	✓
Most Popular			✓
Geological & Earth Sciences
Best Value		✓
Physics
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value	✓
Most Popular		✓

Public & Social Service

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value	✓
Most Popular			✓
Public Administration
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular	✓
Public Policy
Best Value			✓
Most Popular		✓
Most Focused	✓
Social Work
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular	✓

Social Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓
Anthropology
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓
Economics
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular			✓
Political Science & Government
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value			✓
Most Popular			✓
Sociology
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value	✓
Most Popular		✓

Visual & Performing Arts

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Drama & Theater Arts
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value	✓
Fine & Studio Arts
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value	✓
Music
Top Ranked			✓
Best Value		✓

How Does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Rank in Athletics?

In College Factual’s 2027 athletics rankings, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earned 17 badges across 14 sports, 4 of them in the top 5% or better; its highest placement is #28 of 891 in Soccer.

College Overall

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Overall Athletics		✓

Men’s Sports

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Baseball		✓
Baseball (D1)	✓
Basketball	✓
Football			✓
Football (D1)	✓
Golf			✓
Golf (D1)		✓
Lacrosse		✓

Women’s Sports

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Basketball			✓
Lacrosse		✓
Rowing	✓
Soccer			✓
Soccer (D1)		✓
Softball		✓
Tennis	✓
Tennis (D1)	✓

How Does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Rank for Online Students?

In College Factual’s 2027 online-program rankings, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earned 1 badge across 1 online program; its highest placement is #39 of 329 in Most Popular Online for Health/Medical Admin Services.

Health Professions

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Health/Medical Admin Services
Most Popular Online	✓

How Does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Rank for Veterans?

In College Factual’s 2027 veterans rankings, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earned 88 badges, 88 of them in the top 5% or better; its highest placement is #1 of 4,939 in Best for Veterans.

College Overall

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best for Veterans				✓

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Ecology & Systematics Biology
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
General Biology
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Genetics
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Microbiology Science & Immunology
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Neurobiology & Neurosciences
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Physiology & Pathology Sciences
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

Business, Management & Marketing

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Accounting
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Business Administration & Management
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Human Resource Management
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Management Sciences & Methods
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

Communication & Journalism

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Communication & Media Studies
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Radio, TV & Digital Communication
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

Computer & Information Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Computer Science
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Information Science
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

Education

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Educational Administration
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
General Education
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Instructional Media Design
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Student Counseling
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Teacher Education Grade Specific
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

Engineering

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Biomedical Engineering
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

English Language & Literature

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
General English Literature
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Area Studies
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Ethnic Studies
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Classical Languages & Literature
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Linguistics & Literature
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Romance Languages
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

Health Professions

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Allied Health Professions
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Communication Sciences
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Dental Support Services
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Dentistry
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Health/Medical Admin Services
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Medical Illustration & Informatics
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Medical Science
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Medicine
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Nursing
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Public Health
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Rehabilitation Professions
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

History

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
History
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

Liberal Arts & Humanities

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Liberal Arts General Studies
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

Mathematics & Statistics

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Applied Mathematics
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Mathematics
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Behavioral Science
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
International Studies
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

Natural Resources & Conservation

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Natural Resources Conservation
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Health & Physical Education
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

Philosophy & Religious Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Philosophy
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Religious Studies
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

Physical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Chemistry
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Geological & Earth Sciences
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Physics
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

Public & Social Service

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Public Administration
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Public Policy
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Social Work
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

Social Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Anthropology
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Economics
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Geography & Cartography
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Political Science & Government
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Sociology
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

Visual & Performing Arts

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Drama & Theater Arts
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Fine & Studio Arts
Top Ranked Veterans				✓
Music
Top Ranked Veterans				✓

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Notes and References

These rankings are built on federal education data, 2027 edition. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill appears in 486 of the College Factual rankings covered on this page.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.