University of North Carolina at Charlotte Overview
UNC Charlotte is North Carolina's most innovative public university — a Carnegie R1 institution and the only public research university in Charlotte, the largest and fastest-growing city in North Carolina.
Nine colleges offer 187 majors. Undergraduates work in faculty-led labs starting their first year, and every student is guaranteed access to an internship — with Fortune 500 headquarters, research labs and startups a 25 minute light rail ride away. 94% percent of graduates are employed, in graduate school or serving in the military within six months.
The 49ers field 19 NCAA Division I teams in the American Conference, and more than 400 student organizations meet on campus.
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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University of North Carolina at Charlotte Tuition and Cost
Affordability & Cost
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:
| $14,458 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
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. 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 Aid Per Year
$8,150
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,711
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,366
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
30%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2845
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
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admissions Requirements
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
22699
Students Applied
88%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
2568
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | June 1 |
Application Fee
$75
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
32%
Submitting ACT
21%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1196
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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: 21:1Non 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
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
110
Faculty Overview
0
100
70%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
47
Countries Represented
86
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
28%
Student Organizations
463
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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
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