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UO

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NCPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 80% Acceptance
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80%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$15,435
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
24.5K
Students
Very Large campus body
$48,812
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public institution located in the city setting of Charlotte, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 24.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 80%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
24.5K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
80% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading570 - 660
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math570 - 670
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 28
1typical 50% range36
80%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Engineering8% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $158,814
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $151,262
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,510
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,281
Earnings 5yr: $146,834
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,997
Earnings 5yr: $115,989
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,577
Earnings 5yr: $133,910
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,285
Earnings 5yr: $115,800
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,088
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,786
Earnings 5yr: $93,353
Debt: N/A
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,753
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,109
Earnings 5yr: $103,237
Debt: $21,875
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,640
Earnings 5yr: $101,637
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,953
Earnings 5yr: $89,970
Debt: $24,375
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,037
Earnings 5yr: $93,475
Debt: $23,250
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,567
Earnings 5yr: $79,769
Debt: $27,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,526
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,944
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $28,750
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,619
Earnings 5yr: $87,011
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,265
Earnings 5yr: $85,296
Debt: $27,000
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $88,054
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$15,435
In-State Tuition$7,239
Out-of-State Tuition$22,492
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

34%
Pell Grants
39%
Take Loans
59%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$48,812
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$57,289

Completion Signals

69%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
85%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$178/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

51%
Men
49%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 51% men and 49% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
28%
Part-Time Share
13%
Avg Family Income
$62,274
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