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University of North Carolina at Charlotte

UNC Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina 28223-0001

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Known for business — major research university

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public institution in Charlotte with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1202, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 23.6K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,289 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,745.

Established
1946
Mascot
Norm the Niner
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA's Division I
Division
Division I
80%Acceptance
1202SAT Avg
23,567Students
21:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$57,289Earnings 10yr
$14,745Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of North Carolina at Charlotte Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1202

Reading & WritingMid: 605
550650
MathMid: 615
560670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2127

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

80.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1202

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,214
Tuition (out-of-state)$21,876
Room & Board$13,864
Books & Supplies$950
Total Cost of Attendance$22,034
Average Net Price$14,745
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,010
$30–48K$10,492
$48–75K$14,014
$75–110K$19,139
$110K+$20,740

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,745

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

178

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (203)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
23,567
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Black 17%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 10%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.7%
Freshman Retention85.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,812
8 Years$52,208
10 Years$57,289

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,000
Men
$58,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#152
Forbes
#225
Washington Monthly
#140

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from NC state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
8 mi(14 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
122 mi(211 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
234 mi(406 min)

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