University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About University of North Carolina at Charlotte
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte, or simply Charlotte) is a public research university in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. UNC Charlotte offers 24 doctoral, 66 master's, and 79 bachelor's degree programs through nine colleges. It is classified among "R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production." The university experienced rapid enrollment growth in the late 2000s and early-mid 2010s when it was the fastest-growing institution in the UNC System. It has two campuses: the Main Campus, located in University City, and the Center City Campus in Uptown Charlotte. The main campus sits on 1,000 wooded acres with approximately 85 buildings about 8 miles (13 km) from Uptown Charlotte.
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80%
Acceptance
$15,435
Net price
24,453
Enrollment
69%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
80%
Acceptance rate
1,231
SAT average
24
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$15,435
Average net price
$7,239
In-state tuition
$22,492
Out-of-state tuition
$14,458
Room & board
$700
Books & supplies
$23,010
Total cost of attendance
34%
Students receiving Pell grants
39%
Students with federal loans
$21,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$57,289
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$48,812
Median earnings (6 yrs)
69%
Graduation rate
85%
Retention rate
82%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,037
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
24,453
Total enrollment
13%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
28%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of North Carolina at Charlotte FAQ
Is University of North Carolina at Charlotte a public or private school?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public institution located in Charlotte, NC.
What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte has an acceptance rate of 80%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of North Carolina at Charlotte cost?
The average annual net price at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is $15,435 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $7,239 in-state and $22,492 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
About 69% of students at University of North Carolina at Charlotte complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of North Carolina at Charlotte students earn a median of $57,289 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
Admitted students at University of North Carolina at Charlotte have an average SAT score of 1,231 and an ACT midpoint of 24. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte enrolls about 24,453 students.
Campus
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