University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public 4-year college in Charlotte, North Carolina with 24,453 undergraduates. It admits 80% of applicants, costs an average of $15,142 a year after grants and graduates 68% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte acceptance rate and admissions
University of North Carolina at Charlotte admitted 80% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1140 to 1330
4001600
ACT composite
21 to 28
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 570 to 660, math 570 to 670). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early action
Nov 1, 2026 (passed)
Regular decision
Feb 1, 2027
Next deadline: Regular decision, Feb 1, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $75 for U.S. applicants ($80 for international applicants). Confirm dates on University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$7,317
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$23,523
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$15,010
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$23,556
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$15,142
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $15,142 a year after grants and scholarships, $8,414 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduation rate, earnings and debt
68%finished within 6 years85%came back for year two39%get a Pell Grant
68% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $63,486 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $19,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
University of North Carolina at Charlotte$63,486
North Carolina median, public 4-year$52,980
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
University of North Carolina at Charlotte$19,500
North Carolina median$20,500
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 31% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte majors and what graduates earn
University of North Carolina at Charlotte awarded bachelor's degrees in 62 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer engineering ($97,109).
Computer engineering$97,109
Electrical engineering$93,953
Computer science$93,037
Physics$89,944
Mechanical engineering$88,265
Mathematics and Statistics, Other$87,419
Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more)$86,238
Nursing$84,723
All 62 majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
80 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte admitted 80% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of North Carolina at Charlotte cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $7,317 for in-state students and $23,523 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $15,142 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 570 to 660 in reading and writing and 570 to 670 in math, and 21 to 28 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is University of North Carolina at Charlotte test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of North Carolina at Charlotte reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
68% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $63,486 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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