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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Charlotte, NC🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Located in Charlotte, NC, this is a large public university with roughly 29,500 students and an acceptance rate of 80%, making it accessible to most applicants. Business and computer science are dominant programs. Graduates earn a median of $57,289 ten years after enrollment, with typical federal debt around $21,500 at graduation and an 85% first-year retention rate.

Acceptance rate
79.6%
Enrollment
29,551
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
69%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1140 – 1330
ACT (composite)
21 – 28
GPA
3.09 – 3.54

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$10,357
family income
$30–48k
$10,668
family income
$48–75k
$13,690
family income
$75–110k
$19,822
family income
$110k+
$21,761
family income
34% receive Pell grants
39% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
18.9%
Computer Science
13.2%
Biology
8.8%
Health Professions
8.5%
Engineering
7.9%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$57,289
Earnings (6 yr)
$48,812
Completion
69%
Retention
85%
Median debt
$21,500

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

University of North Carolina at Charlotte has an acceptance rate of 79.6%, making it relatively accessible.

What GPA do you need to get into University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

Admitted students at University of North Carolina at Charlotte typically have a GPA between 3.09 and 3.54 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.

What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1140 and 1330 on the SAT. The ACT range is 21–28.

How much does University of North Carolina at Charlotte actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $10,357 per year, rising to $21,761 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.