University of North Carolina at Charlotte
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 24,453 students.
About This School
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina with approximately 24,453 undergraduate students enrolled. University of North Carolina at Charlotte has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,435 per year. The graduation rate is 69%, and the typical graduate earns $50,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public research university in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. UNC Charlotte offers 24 doctoral, 66 master's, and 79 bachelor's degree programs through nine colleges. It is classified among "R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production."
This is a strong option for students seeking a research-active public university at a genuinely affordable price — $14,745/year average net cost and a modest $16,500 median debt at graduation make the financial math work well relative to the $50,300 median earnings graduates see a decade out. The 80% acceptance rate means it's accessible, and the Charlotte location opens real doors for internships and networking in a fast-growing metro. The one honest concern: a 68% graduation rate means roughly 1 in 3 students don't finish, so it's worth asking yourself — and the school — what support systems are in place to make sure you're not in that group.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (24,453 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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