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University of North Carolina at Charlotte

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a large, public institution located in Charlotte, nc. Founded in 1946, University of North Carolina at Charlotte offers undergraduate degrees in 203 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 23,063 undergraduates
cost $7,214 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of North Carolina at Charlotte? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 79.6%
SAT score average 1162
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 3.55
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of North Carolina at Charlotte is known for one of its top majors: Computer Science. Their student-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
20 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Computer Science and Information Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Computer Science
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Psychology, General
Finance and Financial Management Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Communication and Media Studies
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,214
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,896
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,550
Cost of attendance* $23,660
Average financial aid package $11,691
Estimated cost $11,969 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,338
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,896
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,550
Cost of attendance* $37,784
Average financial aid package $11,691
Estimated cost $26,093 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of North Carolina at Charlotte has a total undergraduate enrollment of 23,063, with gender binary students split 52% male and 48% female.

Total enrollment

30,298

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
39%
African American %
14%
Hispanic American %
12%
Asian %
8%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
23%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of North Carolina at Charlotte, students love their Triveni (Indian Students Association). Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
phone 704-687-8622
address https://www.charlotte.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Triveni (indian students association)

Niner e-sports

Pre-physician assistant association

Allied health coalition

49er student veterans

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of North Carolina at Charlotte to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is located in Charlotte, nc.

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

The acceptance rate for University of North Carolina at Charlotte is 80%.

What’s the average GPA for University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

The average high school GPA for University of North Carolina at Charlotte students was 3.55.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of North Carolina at Charlotte including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $94,640.

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