University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is part of the University of North Carolina. Besides the Chapel Hill campus, there are nine other campuses throughout the state. The university was established in 1789, making it one of the oldest public universities in the country. It is also the first public institution of higher learning in North Carolina. The university currently offers over 70 different degree programs through the 14 colleges that it operates. All students receive a liberal arts education during their first two years of school. During their junior year, they may begin completing coursework in the major of their choosing from one of the 14 colleges.
Undergraduate and graduate nursing programs are available at the UNC School of Nursing. The undergrad programs include traditional BSN and accelerated BSN programs. Graduate programs include MSN and Ph.D. programs. The university also offers RN to BSN, RN to MSN, and BSN to Ph.D. paths. All programs are accredited by the CCNE. The traditional BSN program is designed to be completed in four years, while the accelerated BSN program allows students with a bachelor’s degree to obtain their BSN in four semesters. Both programs include clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities and hospitals.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students29,911 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate96% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 85 miles radius of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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North Carolina Central University
10 miles away |
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ECPI University - Raleigh
19 miles away |
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North Carolina A&T State University
42 miles away |
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro
44 miles away |
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ECPI University - Greensboro
53 miles away |
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Fayetteville State University
59 miles away |
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Winston-Salem State University
67 miles away |
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NEWH Nursing Consortium
70 miles away |
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Southside Virginia Community College - John H. Daniel Campus
84 miles away |
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke
85 miles away |
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offers 8 nursing programs |
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
offers 8 nursing programs |
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The University of Texas at Austin
offers 8 nursing programs |
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University of Virginia-Main Campus
offers 8 nursing programs |
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offers 10 nursing programs |
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
offers 9 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1900 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 04/01/1970 - 06/30/2016 |
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 06/11/2015 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
Admission
24%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1270 to 1460 |
| ACT | 28 to 33 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $85 |
| Graduates | $88 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $266/credit | |
| In State Students | $266/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,247/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $552/credit | |
| In State Students | $552/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,509/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $11,970 | $11,970 | $56,115 |
| ADN | 70 | $18,620 | $18,620 | $87,290 |
| BSN | 125 | $33,250 | $33,250 | $155,875 |
| FNP | 50 | $27,600 | $27,600 | $75,450 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 67% of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 19% | $4,579 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $1,897 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 18% | $4,152 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 41% | $13,697 |
| Federal Student Loans | 28% | $4,511 |
| Private Loans | 11% | $5,489 |
$11,100
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,155 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,164 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$12,447 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,008 |
| Over $110,000$23,907 |
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Student Population
18,862
Undergrads
11,049
Graduates
17,174
Women
12,737
Men
84%
Full-time
16%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
61% |
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Asian |
9% |
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Black/African American |
8% |
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Hispanic |
7% |
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Two or more races |
6% |
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Non-resident alien |
5% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- North Carolina Masters Nurse Scholars Program, Graduate Program
- North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program
- Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Nursing Scholarship
- Ann Mabe Newman and William G. Newman Nursing Scholarship
- Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Carolina state board of nursing.
