University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · Large city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 79.6%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 22,699
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 18,208
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 4,501
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 25%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 82%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 78%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 570–660
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 570–670
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 21–28
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 21% / 32%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $23,010
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $7,239
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $22,492
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,500
- Students with federal loans
- 39%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 69%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 85%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $44,953
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $57,289
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 24,453
- Graduate students
- 6,223
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 21 : 1
- Women
- 49%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 34%
- Full-time faculty
- 70%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- Chancellor
- Sharon L. Gaber
- Main phone
- (704) 687-2000
- Address
- 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 1 | January 30 |
| Regular Decision | February 1 | April 1 |
Also admits on a rolling basis.
- Apply with
- Common App, NC College Connect, Own application
- Application fee
- $75 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Essays
- 1 required essay (choose a Common App prompt)
- Recommendations
- Optional; not required
Testing: SAT/ACT required only if weighted GPA is 2.8 or lower (fall 2027)
Financial aid policies
- Merit scholarships: Not automatic; apply via NinerScholars portal; university-wide merit deadline December 1
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2024-2025: admissions.charlotte.edu, admissions.charlotte.edu, scholarships.charlotte.edu, ir.charlotte.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.