The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is ranked the No. 5 public university in the country and is tied for No. 27 overall in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best College rankings released Tuesday. Carolina is No. 1 for best value among public universities for the 20th time.
Carolina has been ranked among the top 5 public universities for 23 consecutive years.
“We have a remarkable story to share about our affordability and value. For each year of the past two decades, U.S. News and World Report has named Carolina the best value among public institutions,” said UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Lee H. Roberts. “This accolade is largely due to the sustained, bipartisan dedication of our state’s citizens to keeping exceptional education affordable and accessible. As one of the top five public universities in the nation, Carolina boasts world-class faculty, committed staff and outstanding students who can look forward to excellence in teaching, research and service to our community, state and beyond.”
U.S. News publishes the Best Colleges rankings each year to provide prospective students and their families with the comparative merits of the undergraduate programs at America’s colleges and universities. The rankings offer detailed information of the institutions and data on factors such as outcome measures — including graduation rates, graduate indebtedness and post-graduate earnings.
Additional 2025 Best Colleges rankings for UNC-Chapel Hill include:
- Listed No. 4 among universities awarding bachelor’s degrees in nursing
- Ranked No. 6 in management
- The undergraduate business program tied for No. 6
- Ranked No. 7 in marketing
- Ranked No. 9 finance
- Tied for No. 9 for Best Colleges for Veterans
- Ranked No. 10 real estate
- Tied for No. 14 Psychology
- Tied for No. 17 in entrepreneurship
Please note: Not all programs are ranked by U.S. News & World Report every year. For a complete list of rankings for UNC-Chapel Hill, visit the U.S. News & World Report website.
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader. Carolina is committed to ensuring that every student who earns admission can come to Carolina and thrive. Addressing the greatest challenges of our time through innovative teaching, research and public service, Carolina is an engine of opportunity for the next generation of students, the economy and innovation in North Carolina and beyond. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best value for academic quality in U.S. public higher education. More than 367,000 Carolina alumni live in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and 151 countries. Over 196,000 live in North Carolina.
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