University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Originally opened as a night school in Charlotte Central High School, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte has grown to become a 4-year public research institution and campus of the UNC system. UNC Charlotte is home to seven colleges conferring undergraduate degrees. To provide a break from the classroom, the UNC Charlotte campus hosts 10 acres of outdoor gardens as well as a tropical plant courtyard. Additionally, the university houses the Motorsports and Automotive Research Center, which offers assistance to local race car teams.

Acceptance Rate:
80%
Average Net Price:
$16,029
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1196

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$16,029
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$7,239
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$22,492
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$14,458
Books and Supplies
$700
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$9,010
$30k - $48k
$10,492
$48k - $75k
$14,014
$75k - $110k
$19,139
$110k+
$20,740
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
59%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
34%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,150
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,711
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,366

 

Students receiving state aid
30%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2845
Students receiving federal aid
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,711
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$89,504,424
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$8,713,130

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
46%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,427
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,700
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$216
Students receiving federal loans
45%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,350
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,595

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
80%
Acceptance Rate
22699
Students Applied
88%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
2568
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 1
Fall Regular DecisionJune 1
Application Fee
$75
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
State-Specific Application
State-Specific Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
7%
32%
Submitting ACT
21%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1196
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
560
75th
670
Reading
25th
550
75th
650
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
28%
3.50 - 3.74
27%
3.25 - 3.49
23%
3.00 - 3.24
14%
2.50 - 2.99
8%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
16
Top 25%
45
Top 50%
84
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
475
$30k - $48k
422
$48k - $75k
356
$75k - $110k
292
$110k+
583

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 704-687-5507
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
30,298
Total Number of Undergrads
23,981
0
100
43%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
66%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
21:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
24%
20-39 Students
41%
40-99 Students
26%
100+ Students
7%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
110

Faculty Overview

0
100
70%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
52%
48%
Residency
In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
7%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
47
Countries Represented
86
Ethnicity
African American
17%
Asian/Pacific Islander
10%
Hispanic
15%
White
48%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
28%
Student Organizations
463
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
25%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
25%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
49ers
School Colors
green and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
American Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
278
Total Female Athletes
140
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
16
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$50,300
Top 5 Cities
Charlotte
Raleigh
Greensboro
Atlanta
New York
Top 5 Employers
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Wells Fargo
Bank of America
Duke Energy Corporation
Atrium Health
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Education
Engineering
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,700
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$216

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Lauren's Review

from Crown Point, IN

So fun and vibrant! There is always so much to do. The atmosphere of the university makes you feel at home!...

Heather's Review

from Sanford, NC

UNC Charlotte is a great school with a gorgeous campus. It isn't the most popular NC public school but it has a lot of strong majors. I did not think I would like it at all when I first got here but I...

Joshua's Review

from Harrisburg, NC

UNCC is a great campus filled with a diverse population of cultures from around America and world. It is a medium size, with the full college experience, but not so big as to overwhelm an incoming stu...