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University of North Carolina Baseball

D1 baseball program in Chapel Hill, NC. Member of the Big South Conference.

University of North Carolina is a D1 baseball program in the Big South Conference located in Chapel Hill, NC. Head coach Scott Forbes has led the program. Freshmen earn 19% of at-bats and 35% of innings pitched. 14% of players stay all four years. After college, 16% of alumni enter finance — top employers include University of North Carolina, CV3 Financial Services, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. University of North Carolina has a 17% acceptance rate and 3.9 average GPA and costs approximately $24,586 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at University of North Carolina Baseball?

Freshmen at University of North Carolina earn 19% of total at-bats and 35% of innings pitched — above the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 28%, juniors 42%, and seniors 12%. The median hitter records 64 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 35% of innings pitched, sophomores 26%, juniors 34%, and seniors 5%. The median pitcher throws 27.6 innings per season.

Based on 2-4 years of publicly available roster and statistics data.

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 19%So 28%Jr 42%Sr 12%

Median at-bats per hitter: 64

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 35%So 26%Jr 34%Sr 5%

Median innings per pitcher: 27.6

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at University of North Carolina Baseball?

14% of freshmen who join University of North Carolina baseball stay on the roster for all four years — below the D1 average of 28%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 35%. On average, players spend 2.3 seasons on the University of North Carolina roster.

Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.

14%
Stay 4 years
35%
Leave after year 1
2.3
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do University of North Carolina Baseball Players Do After College?

16% of University of North Carolina baseball alumni go into finance, the most common career path among the 52 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include professional baseball (11%), tech sales (11%), medical and health (6%). Top employers include University of North Carolina, CV3 Financial Services, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Surry County Health & Nutrition Center, Milwaukee Brewers.

Career Category Breakdown

finance16%
professional baseball11%
tech sales11%
medical and health6%
education6%

Based on LinkedIn data for 52 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches University of North Carolina Baseball?

Scott Forbes is the head baseball coach at University of North Carolina. University of North Carolina competes in the Big South Conference as a D1 program in Chapel Hill, NC.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at University of North Carolina?

University of North Carolina has a 17% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.90 for admitted students, with a 92% graduation rate — above the D1 average of 80%. 97% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.

Total undergraduate enrollment at University of North Carolina is 31,641 students.

17%
Acceptance rate
3.90
Average GPA
1420
Average SAT
92%
Graduation rate
97%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at University of North Carolina?

Attending University of North Carolina costs approximately $37,558 per year, with the average student receiving $12,972 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $24,586 per year.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$38kAid: $13kNet: $25k
Aid covers 35%

Program History & Division

What Division Is University of North Carolina Baseball?

University of North Carolina is a D1 baseball program competing in the Big South Conference, located in Chapel Hill, NC.

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