University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	5,983
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Acceptance rate	79%
Students retention rate	85%
On-time graduation rate	66%

Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, UNC Charlotte is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that UNC Charlotte is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UNC Charlotte boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,188

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,622

Cost of attendance at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 61 of freshman students at University of North Carolina at Charlotte received on average $7,807 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,807

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,276	32%	$5,130	$6,545,951
Other Federal Grant	1,303	33%	$5,281	$6,881,522
State Grant/Scholarships	1,276	32%	$2,789	$3,558,527
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,869	48%	$4,377	$8,179,696
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,385	61%	$7,807	$18,619,745

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of North Carolina at Charlotte students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of North Carolina at Charlotte students is 65.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 69.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 62.1%.

65.7%

asian 74.9% 155 students
African American 66.8% 275 students
white 64.9% 1,452 students
unknown 65.3% 49 students
hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 69.1% 190 students
International Students 69.0% 49 students
Mixed Race 54.4% 80 students

Sport Conferences

Football Conference USA
Baseball Conference USA
Basketball Conference USA
Track and Cross Country Conference USA

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of North Carolina at Charlotte offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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