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    University of North Carolina at Charlotte

    Charlotte, NC · South

    Acceptance rate
    79.6%
    SAT mid-50
    1140-1330
    Cost after aid
    $15,435
    Graduation rate
    69%

    What University of North Carolina at Charlotte says matters

    How University of North Carolina at Charlotte rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    80%
    19,015 of 23,887
    Yield
    24%
    4,657 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1150-1320
    ACT mid-50
    21-28
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    78%8,134 of 10,414
    Women
    81%10,881 of 13,473

    Very important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Academic GPA
    • Standardized test scores

    Considered

    • Application essay
    • Recommendations
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability
    • Character or personal qualities
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency

    Not considered

    • Class rank
    • Interview
    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Religious affiliation or commitment

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure University of North Carolina at Charlotte published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission129

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    Yes
    SAT
    X
    ACT
    X
    Institutional Exam
    X
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    Yes

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    10,414
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    13,473
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    8,134
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    10,881
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    2,253
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    34
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    2,314
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    56
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    23,887
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    19,015
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    4,657
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    16,976
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    14,324
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    4,089
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    6,389
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    4,305
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    443
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    522
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    386
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    125

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    16
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    4
    Science
    3
    Of these, units that must be lab
    1
    Foreign language
    2
    Social studies
    1
    History
    1
    Foreign language
    3

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Very Important
    Class rank
    Not Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Very Important
    Application Essay
    Considered
    Recommendation(s)
    Considered
    Interview
    Not Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Considered
    Talent/ability
    Considered
    Character/personal qualities
    Considered
    First generation
    Not Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Considered
    State residency
    Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.15
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.25
    Submitting SAT Scores
    714
    Submitting ACT Scores
    1,170
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,150
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,240
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,320
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    570
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    620
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    660
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    570
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    630
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    670
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    21%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    24%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    28%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    20%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    25%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    27%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    20%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    23%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    27%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    12.89
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    49.44
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    31.79
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
    5.18
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
    0.7
    SAT Math: 700-800
    17.67
    SAT Math: 600-699
    46
    SAT Math: 500-599
    31.42
    SAT Math: 400-499
    4.35
    SAT Math: 300-399
    0.56
    SAT Math: Total
    100
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    0.112
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    0.54
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    0.31
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    0.032
    SAT Composite: 600-799
    0.006
    SAT Composite: Total
    100
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    13.85
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    42.22
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    37.61
    ACT Composite: 12-17
    6.33
    ACT Composite: Total
    100
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    16%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    45%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    84%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    16%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    2.0%
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    57%
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    4.7%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    24%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    31%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    23%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    13%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    2.6%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    12%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    7.0%
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Total
    100
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    92%

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    Yes
    Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
    Yes
    Same fee
    X
    Application closing date (fall)
    6
    Priority Date
    1
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    X
    Beginning date
    11
    Yes, by:
    1
    Date
    X
    No set Date
    5
    Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after
    1
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Yes
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    one term
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    No
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    No
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    Yes
    Transfer Admission38

    Fall Applicants

    If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?
    Yes
    Men
    2,411
    Women
    2,328
    Another Gender
    0
    Unknown
    4,739
    Total
    2,114
    Men
    2,082
    Women
    0
    Another Gender
    4,196
    Unknown
    1,356
    Total
    1,212
    Men
    0
    Women
    2,568

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    X
    Spring
    X
    Summer
    X
    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
    Fall
    5
    Winter
    15
    Fall
    11
    Winter
    15
    Fall
    6
    Winter
    1
    Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?
    No
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    Transfer students must be in good academic, disciplinary and financial standing at prior institution. Minimum college GPA required is 2.0 but does not guarantee admission.

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    30
    American Council on Education (ACE)
    Yes
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    Yes
    Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
    Yes
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://provost.charlotte.edu/policies-procedures/academic-policies-and-procedures/transfer-credit-and-advanced-academic-standing
    Academic Offerings and Policies25

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    X
    Cross-registration
    X
    Distance learning
    X
    Double major
    X
    Dual enrollment
    X
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    X
    Exchange student program (domestic)
    X
    External degree program
    X
    Honors Program
    X
    Independent study
    X
    Internships
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Teacher certification program
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    X
    Computer literacy
    X
    English (including composition)
    X
    Foreign languages
    X
    History
    X
    Humanities
    X
    Intensive writing
    X
    Mathematics
    X
    Philosophy
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Student Life42

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    10%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    6.0%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    8.0%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    77%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    23%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    7.0%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    7.0%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    8.0%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    25%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    75%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    10%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of full-time students
    20
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    21

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    X
    Choral groups
    X
    Concert band
    X
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Jazz band
    X
    Literary magazine
    X
    Marching band
    X
    Model UN
    X
    Music ensembles
    X
    Musical theater
    X
    Opera
    X
    Pep band
    X
    Radio station
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    X
    Student-run film society
    X
    Symphony orchestra
    X
    Television station
    X

    Housing

    Coed dorms
    X
    Apartments for single students
    X
    Special housing for disabled students
    X
    Special housing for international students
    X
    Fraternity/sorority housing
    X
    Living Learning Communities
    X
    Annual Expenses30

    Information

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    If your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.
    X

    Public Tuition

    Tuition: In-district
    3812
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    3812
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    19066
    Tuition: Non-resident
    19066
    Tuition: In-district
    3812
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    3812
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    19066
    Tuition: Non-resident
    19066

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    3208
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    14458
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    9378
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5080
    Required Fees:
    3208
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    14458
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    9378
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5080

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    12

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    No
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    No

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    700
    Transportation:
    1240
    Other expenses:
    1450
    Books and supplies:
    700
    Transportation
    1240
    Other expenses:
    1450
    Books and supplies:
    700
    Transportation:
    1240
    Other expenses:
    1450
    Financial Aid108

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    600
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    3,231
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    23
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    1,154
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    970
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    3,757
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    48
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    955
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    17
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    2,551
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0

    Reporting Year

    2023-2024 Final
    X

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    47839766

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    20581669
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    19076177
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    2006811
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    89504423
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    50358842
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    50358842
    Total Self-Help
    7357719
    Parent Loans
    399232
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    748799
    Athletic Awards
    31002

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    84997
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    5988689
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    2608442
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    8713130
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    30018567
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    30018567
    Total Self-Help
    11669537
    Parent Loans
    1223063
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    1957391

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    4,421
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    3,861
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    2,434
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    2,312
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2,086
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    1,419
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    484
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    187
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    63%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    12422
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    9433
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    2008
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4347
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    20,734
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    15,430
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    11,339
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    10,755
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    9,105
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    6,444
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,216
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    370
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    59%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    12079
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    9255
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    2279
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4150
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    2,833
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    1,628
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    1,329
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    1,178
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    985
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    637
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    50
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    13
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    48%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    8315
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    5364
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    1769
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3356

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    1,563
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    1,534
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    4
    D. State loan programs.
    22
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    299
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    54.00
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    53.00
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0.00
    D. State loan programs.
    1.00
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    10.00
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    27435
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    20568
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    2071
    D. State loan programs.
    19250
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    36451

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    X

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:
    X
    Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:
    1
    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    1

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    X
    State Loans
    X
    College/university loans from institutional funds
    X
    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X
    Private scholarships
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    X
    Athletics
    X
    Leadership
    X
    State/district residency
    X
    Academics
    X
    Leadership
    X
    State/district residency
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    The institution has not increased tuition or fees to keep cost affordable.
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred42

    Diploma/Certificates

    Military science and military technologies
    0
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Agriculture
    0
    Natural resources and conservation
    0
    Architecture
    0.012
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    0.002
    Communication/journalism
    0.046
    Communication technologies
    0
    Computer and information sciences
    0.133
    Personal and culinary services
    0
    Education
    0.025
    Engineering
    0.076
    Engineering technologies
    0.027
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    0.015
    Family and consumer sciences
    0
    Law/legal studies
    0
    English
    0.02
    Liberal arts/general studies
    0
    Library science
    0
    Biological/life sciences
    0.085
    Mathematics and statistics
    0.01
    Military science and military technologies
    28
    Interdisciplinary studies
    0.019
    Parks and recreation
    0.002
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0.004
    Theology and religious vocations
    0
    Physical sciences
    0.023
    Science technologies
    0
    Psychology
    0.074
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    0.035
    Public administration and social services
    0.013
    Social sciences
    0.064
    Construction trades
    0
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    0
    Precision production
    0
    Transportation and materials moving
    0
    Visual and performing arts
    0.029
    Health professions and related programs
    0.082
    Business/marketing
    0.189
    History
    0.013
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100.01
    Enrollment And Persistence122

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    2,253
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    536
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    8,191
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    11,011
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    2,314
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    461
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    7,601
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    10,419
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    24,868
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    6,223
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    31,091
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total Graduate Students: unknown
    0
    Total All Students: unknown
    0

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    125
    Hispanic/Latino
    695
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    881
    White, non-Hispanic
    2,047
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    13
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    586
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    3
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    238
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    69
    TOTAL
    4,657
    Nonresidents
    576
    Hispanic/Latino
    3,800
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    4,399
    White, non-Hispanic
    11,332
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    74
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    2,621
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    16
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    1,241
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    394
    TOTAL
    24,453
    Nonresidents
    604
    Hispanic/Latino
    3,882
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    4,543
    White, non-Hispanic
    11,435
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    76
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    2,663
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    17
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    1,245
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    403
    TOTAL
    24,868

    Persistence

    Bachelor's degrees
    5,740
    Postbachelor's certificates
    527
    Master's degrees
    2,078
    Post-Master's certificates
    59
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    196
    Doctoral degrees – professional practice
    47

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,186
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    714
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,778
    Total
    3,678
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,186
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    714
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,778
    Total
    3,678
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    567
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    355
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    919
    Total
    1,841
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    197
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    109
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    283
    Total
    589
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    34
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    11
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    51
    Total
    96
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    798
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    475
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,253
    Total
    2,526
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.673
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.665
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.705
    Total
    0.687
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,081
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    720
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,554
    Total
    3,355
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    2
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    2
    Total
    4
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,081
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    718
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,552
    Total
    3,351
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    504
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    386
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    781
    Total
    1,671
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    158
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    98
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    253
    Total
    509
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    29
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    22
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    38
    Total
    89
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    691
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    506
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,072
    Total
    2,269
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.639
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.705
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.691
    Total
    0.677
    2021 Cohort
    0
    2020 Cohort
    0
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size38

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    1,091
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    282
    C. Total number who are women
    534
    D. Total number who are men
    557
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    87
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    938
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    149
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    4
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    494
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    116
    C. Total number who are women
    300
    D. Total number who are men
    193
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    21
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    239
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    223
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    21
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    11
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    1,585
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    398
    C. Total number who are women
    834
    D. Total number who are men
    750
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    108
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    1,177
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    372
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    25
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    11

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    21
    based on ____ students
    2,024
    and ____ faculty
    67

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    22
    10-19
    22
    20-29
    93
    30-39
    226
    40-49
    15
    50-99
    3
    100+
    4
    Total
    363
    Source: University of North Carolina at Charlotte's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About University of North Carolina at Charlotte

    University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a large public university in Charlotte, NC, in a city setting.

    What University of North Carolina at Charlotte looks for

    University of North Carolina at Charlotte admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

      University of North Carolina at Charlotte's middle 50% SAT range is 1140 to 1330. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 21 to 28. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

      University of North Carolina at Charlotte admits roughly 80% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does University of North Carolina at Charlotte actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $15,435 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is University of North Carolina at Charlotte a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of North Carolina at Charlotte as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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