PublicUrbanUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina 28223-0001
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — major research university
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public institution in Charlotte with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1202, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 23.6K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,289 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,745.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — simply
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1946, the city sought a state-run medical school; instead, the state expanded the existing medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- •In 1946, to handle the expected surge of applicants resulting from the G.
- •On September 23, 1946, the Charlotte Center of the University of North Carolina opened with an enrollment of 278 students.
- •It initially offered only freshman-level courses, but added sophomore-level courses in 1947 by demand.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1202
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
59.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$16,500
Programs (203)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
178
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NC state average + large city premium