University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

UNC Chapel Hill, in the classic college town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, was the first public university to open its doors in the United States. It is famous for a fierce basketball rivalry with Duke, a Carolina-blue campus filled with brick walkways, and traditions like sipping from the Old Well on the first day of class. Strong programs include journalism, public health, business and nursing, and in-state tuition is relatively affordable. It is a great fit if you want a top public university with big school spirit.