University of North Carolina at Charlotte
PublicCharlotte, NC
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public very large school in Charlotte, NC, enrolling about 24,453 undergraduates. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 80%. Engineering graduates, especially in Computer Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $97,109/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on University of North Carolina at Charlotte's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $15,253 more per year in tuition and fees (3.1x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against University of North Carolina at Charlotte's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of North Carolina at Charlotte weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of North Carolina at Charlotte's acceptance rate?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Charlotte, NC admits approximately 80% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
Admitted students at University of North Carolina at Charlotte typically score between 1140–1330 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
Admitted students at University of North Carolina at Charlotte typically score between 21–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of North Carolina at Charlotte cost?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,010 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
For 2024-25, University of North Carolina at Charlotte's published tuition and required fees were $22,492 for out-of-state students and $7,239 for in-state students -- $15,253 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte's deadlines are Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of North Carolina at Charlotte require students to live on campus?
No -- University of North Carolina at Charlotte doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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