Conditional 930 SAT minimum
For Fall 2026 and later, the UNC System requires applicants with a weighted GPA from 2.50 through 2.79 to submit at least a 930 SAT or 17 ACT. This eligibility minimum does not guarantee admission to UNC–Chapel Hill.
College SAT requirements
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Does UNC–Chapel Hill Require the SAT?
It depends on GPA. Under the UNC System policy for Fall 2026 and beyond, applicants with a weighted high-school GPA from 2.50 through 2.79 must submit at least a 930 SAT or 17 ACT. Students with a 2.80 or higher weighted GPA may submit scores optionally unless a campus-approved rule says otherwise.
Source-backed guidance · Last checked September 2, 2026
Middle 50%
1370–1510
UNC–Chapel Hill SAT composite
Median score
1440
Among enrolled score submitters
Data source
Official
Latest published institutional data
Minimum SAT
930 if required
For weighted GPA 2.50–2.79
It depends — UNC System rules use your weighted GPA
UNC–Chapel Hill follows the UNC System testing policy; many applicants may apply without SAT or ACT scores. The official policy linked on this page is the source of truth for applicant type, entry term, deadlines, and any exception.
Official score context
UNC–Chapel Hill SAT score range
The latest official institutional score source linked below reports a 1370–1510 middle-50% SAT composite range, with a midpoint of 1440, among enrolled score submitters.
UNC–Chapel Hill middle 50%
Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores
137025th percentile
1440Median
151075th percentile
Cohort dates and reporting definitions can differ by institution; open the official source for its precise reporting year. The range describes enrolled students who submitted scores; it is not a minimum or admission guarantee.
Personal score check
Should you submit your SAT score?
Because testing is optional, use the published 1370–1510 range as context for whether your score adds useful evidence to your application.
Enter your SAT score
Use a valid total score from 400 to 1600 in 10-point increments.
Within the range
1440 is the published midpoint
This score sits near the middle of UNC–Chapel Hill’s published SAT range for enrolled score submitters. It is context, not an admissions prediction.
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What UNC–Chapel Hill’s SAT policy means in practice
SAT superscoring is supported
UNC–Chapel Hill considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Check self-report and verification rules
UNC–Chapel Hill’s SAT code is 5816. Use the official policy for whether scores may be self-reported at application time and when an official testing-agency report is required.
Entry-term policy matters
Subject to the current UNC System GPA and testing rules. Testing rules can change by cycle, so confirm the entry term shown on the official page before submitting.
Quick answers
UNC–Chapel Hill SAT requirements FAQ
Does UNC–Chapel Hill require the SAT?
It depends. For Fall 2026 and later, applicants with a weighted GPA from 2.50 through 2.79 must submit at least a 930 SAT or 17 ACT under UNC System rules. Applicants at 2.80 or higher may submit scores optionally unless an approved campus rule requires them.
What SAT score do you need for UNC–Chapel Hill?
The UNC System eligibility minimum is a 930 SAT for applicants whose weighted GPA is from 2.50 through 2.79. UNC–Chapel Hill is highly selective, so this minimum is not a competitive target or an admission guarantee; the published middle-50% context is 1370–1510.
What is the average SAT score at UNC–Chapel Hill?
The official score context used here has a midpoint of 1440. This page calls it a midpoint or median-style benchmark rather than claiming that every institutional source reports a mathematical average.
Does UNC–Chapel Hill superscore the SAT?
UNC–Chapel Hill considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Can I self-report SAT scores to UNC–Chapel Hill?
Use UNC–Chapel Hill’s current testing page for the application-stage reporting rule and official-score verification deadline. The SAT reporting code listed by the institution is 5816.
Should I submit a 1440 SAT score to UNC–Chapel Hill?
A 1440 is near the midpoint of the published 1370–1510 range. Since testing is optional, submit it when it strengthens the academic evidence in your application.
Verification
Official UNC–Chapel Hill sources
Admissions policies can change. These links are the source of truth and were checked on September 2, 2026.
UNC Testing FAQ Official testing requirement and score-reporting guidance
UNC System Admissions Requirements Official GPA-based testing requirement and minimum scores
UNC Institutional Research Reports Official institutional SAT score data or data archive
UNC Institutional Research Reports Official institutional data source
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