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Public, 4-Year
Charlotte, NC

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in NC. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$7,214

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

80.2%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

68.8%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$57,289

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Charlotte, NC. With a competitive tuition profile of $7,214, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 68.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing550 – 650
20025th–75th percentile800
Math560 – 670
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite21 – 27
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

80.2%

Transfer-Out Rate21.9%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$28,856

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.1 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$27,289

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$244,034

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$516,924

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is $21,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
48.4%
51.6%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
48.5%
Black
17.0%
Hispanic
14.7%
Asian
10.4%
Two or more
5.1%
International
2.2%
Unknown
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$7,214

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$9,010
$30k - $48k$10,492
$48k - $75k$14,014
$75k+$19,139

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$21,500
Pell Grant Recipients33.8%
Using Federal Loans41.1%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment59.0%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

85.1%

Success

68.8%

In-State Cost

$7,214

Age 25+ Students

9.5%

Carnegie Class

R2: Doctoral — High Research

Working at 6yr

7,030 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Charlotte (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Charlotte (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.