#158
World rank
24.4%
Acceptance rate
1795
Established
26,211
Students
Public
Type
Rankings
The university is ranked #28 in the world by QS World University Rankings.
It is also ranked #1 in the US for public universities by US News & World Report.
Read from unc.edu on 12 Aug 2026. Check with the university before you rely on a date or a figure.