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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte,
NC
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate80%
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About UNC Charlotte
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public, state university in the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. UNC Charlotte was founded in 1946. The university currently enrolls around 29,551 students a year, including 23,578 undergrads.
UNC Charlotte Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into UNC Charlotte. Around 80% of applicants get into UNC Charlotte each year. In 2022, 16,210 out of 20,365 total applicants were accepted.
| The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 80% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 21% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is located Charlotte.
If you want to see UNC Charlotte for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 85 to Charlotte, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Charlotte Douglas International.
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College Info
UNC Charlotte Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jun 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UNC Charlotte is Jun 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UNC Charlotte is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UNC Charlotte SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1140 - 1300
Math SAT Range
560 - 670
Reading SAT Range
560 - 650
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1300 and Above
Good
1140 to 1300
Avg
1140 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for UNC Charlotte students is 1216. Applicants with SAT scores of 1300 and above have a good chance of being admitted to UNC Charlotte, while applicants with SAT scores between 1140 to 1300 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1140 have a low chance of being offered a spot at UNC Charlotte.
UNC Charlotte Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$21,072
In State$35,734
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$3,812
$18,474
Fees
$3,402
$3,402
Housing
$12,858
$12,858
Books
$1,000
$1,000
Student Life
Wondering what life at UNC Charlotte is like? There are approximately 29,551 students enrolled at UNC Charlotte, including 23,578 undergraduate students and 5,973 graduate students. 85% percent of students attend school full-time, 94% percent are from NC and 6% percent of students are from other states.
85%
Full Time14%
Part Time94%
In State6%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
29,551
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
80%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jun 1
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