University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · Public · Conference USA
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte admitted 79.6% of applicants university-wide (19,015 of 23,887).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 79.6% | 19,015 | 23,887 |
| In-state | 84.4% | 14,324 | 16,976 |
| Out-of-state | 67.4% | 4,305 | 6,389 |
| International applicants | 73.9% | 386 | 522 |
| Men | 78.1% | 8,134 | 10,414 |
| Women | 80.8% | 10,881 | 13,473 |
Also offers Restrictive Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 19,015 admitted students, 4,657 enrolled (24.5% yield).
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1150–1320
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 21–28
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $40,213/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,018 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,195 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $40,213/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $10,357 |
| $30k–48k | $10,668 |
| $48k–75k | $13,690 |
| $75k–110k | $19,822 |
| Over $110k | $21,761 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Provost's Scholarship — Up to $7,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — Up to $6,000 per year (Automatic)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Levine Scholars Program — Full tuition, housing and meals, books and mandatory fees, plus $8,000 grant for civic engagement (Full Tuition)
- Niner Nation Guarantee — Covers tuition and some fees (Need Based)
- UNC Charlotte Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Freshman Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Transfer Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (International Aid)
- University Scholarship — Up to $6,000 per year (Automatic)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections G–H · 2025
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application (Future 49er or Common App)
- Official High School Transcript
- One Required Essay
- Application fee
International applicants
- Online Application (Future 49er or Common App)
- Official High School Transcript
- One Required Essay
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Essay prompts
University of North Carolina at Charlotte requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $57,289
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 86%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,500
- At graduation
University of North Carolina at Charlotte · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #143
- WSJ: #304
- Forbes: #236
- Niche: #248
- QS: #1001
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-06-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (19%), Computer & information sciences (13%), Biological & life sciences (9%).
Student–faculty ratio: 20:1 · 24% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections E, F, I · 2025 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.