Mia Hamm got a full scholar ship for North Carolina University. Life there she says was difficult at the time because she had to keep up with school and stay with soccer and work hard. She also said she had hardly anytime to go to parties and social events.

Named to Soccer America's College Team of the Decade for the 1990's ... A two-time Missouri Athletic Club and Hermann Award winner (1992, 1993). Won four NCAA championships with the University of North Carolina (1989, 1990, 1992 and 1993).She was a three-time NSCAA All-American, she completed her collegiate career as the ACC's all-time leading scorer in goals (103), assists (72) and points (278). Had her UNC jersey number 19 retired in 1994. She redshirted the 1991 college season to prepare for the 1991 Women's World Cup.