Carolina sets 13th consecutive record for first-year applications

Posted Feb 1, 2018
For the 13th consecutive year, UNC received a record number of applications for fall 2018. The 43,384 applications reflect a 6 percent increase over last year. The 25,867 first-year applicants who applied before the early deadline were notified of their admissions decisions on Jan. 26. Admission was offered to 5,125 North Carolina students and 2,742 out-of-state students. (UNC.edu)

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