Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Online | uncc.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the state's urban research university, is situated on a 1,000-acre campus in the University City area of northeast Charlotte, approximately eight miles from the city center. Founded in 1946 as Charlotte Center to serve World War II veterans and later becoming the fourth-largest institution in the UNC System, the campus features modern architectural design with significant recent expansion of academic and residential facilities. The university maintains a comprehensive range of academic programs across nine colleges, with particular strengths in business, engineering, computing, health sciences, and architecture. UNC Charlotte operates as a primarily residential campus with multiple housing options for undergraduate and graduate students, while its Division I athletic programs compete in Conference USA with the 49ers teams participating in 18 varsity sports.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UNC Charlotte is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of North Carolina at Charlotte within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#547 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#168 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#6 in Best Public Colleges in North Carolina
#501 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1110/1320 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.57 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
North Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $950 |
| Other Fees | $3,402 |
| Room and Board | $13,864 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,644 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,672 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $950 |
| Other Fees | $3,402 |
| Room and Board | $13,864 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,644 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,334 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 21% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Engineering | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199139 IPEDS survey data for University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Current students may use the University of North Carolina at Charlotte GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025