University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Reviews

  • 205 Reviews
  • Chapel Hill (NC)
  • Annual Tuition: $37,550
95% of 205 students said this degree improved their career prospects
98% of 205 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Ikerighi David
  • Reviewed: 7/31/2018
  • Degree: History
"Chapel Hill is an amazing school. At Chapel Hill I had excellent professors who taught me how to ask questions and find answers for myself. The university is one of the best public schools in the nation and it is top notch all across the board, including the sciences and humanities. Tuition is also relatively affordable when compared to similarly ranked schools, while the school offers full financial aid through Carolina Covenant for impoverished students."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Computer Science
"The school is great. Very helpful staff and resources."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"It was very progressive and not open to differing opinions. Beautiful campus."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Public Health
"It's an important way to learn the basic concepts in things like economics, statistics, communications, etc. that you need to understand to be an informed member of society. College also allows you to develop critical thinking skills and learn to analyze different opinions and worldviews."
Mimi
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"College is one of the most exciting and terrifying times in your life. You are independent yet totally young and naive. You are your own boss but you still report to others. Soak up every moment of it and enjoy it--have fun."
tarheel16
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Accounting
"Good program with a lot of recruiting options. Pretty overpriced though. You could probably attend a cheaper school and get the same type of job. With accounting it doesn't really matter that much where you go to school because you'll have to learn everything on the job anyway."
Zay Sevier
  • Reviewed: 8/28/2017
  • Degree: Music
"This is about Bryant and Stratton College. I have a Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree, and a Ph.D. I have taught at all levels of education. I was Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University for a number of years, and I now own a successful business. But Bryant and Stratton College continues to send these emails to me, touting "earn your degree online, financial aid may be available," in spite of the message I sent to them asking them to desist. I said, among other things, " It seems that you don't care what the academic world thinks of Bryant & Stratton College. I told you, if you continue to send these emails, trying to enroll me in your little school, I will spread the news that Bryant & Stratton College is run by a bunch of nincompoops," and " I'm asking, please don't continue to send your ads to me or to other Ph.Ds. It just makes you look foolish.""
E.
  • Reviewed: 8/10/2017
  • Degree: Clinical Psychology
"I can't comment on the current program, but let me offer this as an alumnus from more than 20 years ago: UNC-CH prepared me well for becoming a practicing clinician. When I read about my fellow students from that period they all seem to have established solid careers as clinicians and academics as well, overall our cohort has been successful. Nowadays when I reminisce about our graduate school experiences with my professional colleagues I often hear horror stories from them about faculty who abused students emotionally or by assigning excessive work loads, affairs between faculty or even faculty-student relationships, or about cutthroat student cultures where students were so competitive that there was little comaraderie. I never felt that way about UNC-CH; it was not perfect, but the Department and my fellow students seemed support of each other. I hope that UNC-CH still had a psychologically healthy culture for its future clinical psychologists and urge applicants to consider that dimension when weighing one school versus another, as 4+ years in one tiny department is a long time to rub elbows with the same people every day. And lastly, name recognition DOES matter, at least at the outset of your career. The general public knows of UNC-CH and most people have positive associations to the name of the school, whether they feel that way because they like Tar Heel sports teams or realize it's one of the eight "public Ivy" undergraduate programs. It's only among clinical psychologists that people will recognize you went to one of the top five clinical programs in the country, and that certainly doesn't hurt when you are trying to get your first job!"
SC Camo
  • Reviewed: 7/22/2017
  • Degree: Environmental Engineering
"The most unique experience of UNC as a Grad Student was the school spirit and sense of closeness among students. There is a healthy academic atmosphere that encourages growth and networking. Safety at UNC seems to be one of their top priorities, both inside and outside of class. Classes at the Graduate level provided students with the opportunity to interact with teaching staff without boundaries."
Sophia Brancazio
  • Reviewed: 6/29/2017
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"I currently attend the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. I am working on a combined degree, both an MD as well as an MPH, or a Masters in Public Health. Overall, I have been very satisfied in the level of my education. UNC School of Medicine has recently changed the curriculum, and I am part of the first class to go through such a curriculum change. The curriculum focuses on allowing students to have more time devoted to 3rd and 4th year of medical school, traditionally the time where you work in the hospital on rotations. The curriculum shortens the first two years of medical school into about 18 months, and you take the first board exam (Step1) a bit earlier, so that you can jump into rotations earlier. This allows you more time during your 4th year of medical school to explore career options or do research. Although the curriculum change did have some bumps in the road (from being the first year with this new curriculum), I am currently between my third and fourth years of medical school and I can honestly say that I love the extra time afforded to us to work in the fields in which we hope to match. UNC offers multiple combined degree programs as well, and with a nationally ranked school of public health right next door, I am taking advantage of this opportunity to get a combined advanced degree. Overall, I think that the curriculum change was a positive one for UNC School of Medicine, and I am hopeful that as the kinks are worked out the transition will be smooth."
Fara Soubouti
  • Reviewed: 6/27/2017
  • Degree: Political Science
"I can confidently say that once a Tar Heel, always a Tar Heel. During my four years as a UNC alumnus, every time I reveal my Tar Heel status to unsuspecting Tar Heels, they smile from ear to ear. The most unique aspect of UNC is the school spirit and sense of camaraderie among alumni and students, an ideal academic atmosphere that encourages shared growth. UNC students feel safe on campus because of our unspoken agreement to protect and support each other both inside and outside of class. My classes allowed for lively discussion between students and teaching staff, where ideas were respectfully exchanged and the real learning happened. Outside of the classroom, Tar Heels support each other by watching over each others belongings in our school libraries and dining sites without even having to ask. It is custom for students to leave their laptop and books at a table to go to the bathroom or even a study break, knowing that it will still be there upon their return. If you are on campus late for classes or studying, it is common for not only friends but even unacquainted students to walk with each other to their dormitories. There is even a student organization called Safewalk that provides students with a student-walking partner to accompany them on their late night walks home from campus. I always felt bonded to the students around me because in spite of the schools large size, there was a strong sense of community and care among acquainted and unacquainted students. The support provided by UNC staff and students during school and beyond fosters friendship and networking opportunities virtually everywhere. Through UNCs career services office, I have connected with various Tar Heels that have led to employment and volunteering opportunities. Attending sporting events and alumni events, I have made friends in the many cities that I have lived and visited. The UNC network is so large and active that you can find friendly Tar Heels in most of the US and even in many parts of the world. With its reputation as a top public university, the relatively low cost, high quality of education, and truly friendly classmates and alumni network make UNC a unique educational opportunity."
Abid Dahnoun
  • Reviewed: 6/11/2017
  • Degree: Business Administration
"UNC-Chapel Hill is an absolutely wonderful institution filled with amazing people. This university really pushes you to your maximum potential while giving you plenty of opportunities that will change the way you think about the world around you. The people that you meet are extremely diverse, coming from all types of different backgrounds, and truly teaches you the beauty of inclusivity. The professors and academic advisors always want what is best for their students and I have never felt more intelligent and more cared for in my life than the time I spent at Carolina."
Kaylyn Flanigan
  • Reviewed: 5/24/2017
  • Degree: Biology
"The only complaint I have about the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is that the advising is truly lacking. I had the worst experience with the advisors who failed to inform me of integral aspects of my major. I am not the only student who has experienced this. Many of my peers also noted that the advisors were not helpful, discouraging, or under whelming. Aside from the advising program, UNC-CH is the best school. The academics are rigorous, but worth it. I was taught by professors who were famous and notable in their fields. I feel that I am truly prepared for graduate school because of my experience at UNC-CH. I will be attending graduate school in fall 2017, and I have the knowledge my professors gave to me to thank for that opportunity."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"I think that a college degree is essential these days for most people to obtain entry level employment. However, I also place a great deal of value on trade schools and feel this may be a better option for many people and result in making more money, having more job security, and accruing less debt overall."
Male Athletic Training Graduate - Masters Degree
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"The experience at Chapel Hill was rigorous but rewarding. I learned much about research, clinical practice, and teaching in my time there."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 5/22/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"College is great way to explore your options about your future. However if you cam not afford to go to college, save first. There are wonderful community colleges to attend and then transfer when you are ready."
K. N.
  • Reviewed: 5/11/2017
  • Degree: Business Administration
"For the quintessential undergrad experience, there is no better place than UNC-CH. The campus is beautiful in all seasons, the school spirit is unparalleled, and the best part is you walk away from the best four years of your life with an impressive education. The liberal-arts structure of the undergrad program, which requires you to fulfill certain types of courses (for example, beyond the North Atlantic, Language, Quantitative Reasoning, Philosophy), pushes students to choose courses that are outside their major or intended major, which increases student exposure to new ideas and possible courses of study. By junior year, everyone has chosen a major, and for the most competitive programs (nursing, public health, business), they will have applied to get in. I was in the business program, and loved it. The curriculum was experiential and project based, so we actually got to practice and DO business, instead of learning theories out of a textbook. We consulted for a number of local and national companies, and as such, had great networking opportunities. In the years since I've graduated, I have moved all over the country, and the UNC connection is strong no matter where I go."
Raymond
  • Reviewed: 3/30/2017
  • Degree: Physics
"This university has many resources and overall friendly students and staff. It lacks somewhat in the academic rigor department, but a motivated student will not be hindered much, if at all, by that. The weather is temperate and usually pleasant, and there are always things to do on Franklin street or around campus."
Anabela B
  • Reviewed: 3/27/2017
  • Degree: Psychology
"It is hard to compare schools to others since most students only attend the one. At UNC, I always felt welcomed. My success was a priority to professors and the staff. The options to join an organization are endless and the connections you make will last a life time."
Chelsea Snell
  • Reviewed: 3/21/2017
  • Degree: Nutrition
"The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill has one of the best public health schools in the country. The program that I am enrolled in, the coordinated master of public health nutrition program is one of only a few programs that exist. This degree is very valuable because it trains students to become registered dietitians but also gives you the public health degree which broadens the scope of employability greatly."