School Overview
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, also known as UNC Charlotte, is a research university in Charlotte, North Carolina. The institution is divided into nine colleges which offer a variety of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. The university also offers several certificate and degree programs which can be competed partially or fully online.
Categorized by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral research university, UNC Charlotte has been nationally recognized for its excellence as a research university by USNWR and Forbes, and for its beneficial contributions to the public by Washington Monthly. UNC Charlotte has three campuses, and its main campus in University City spans over 1,000 acres of wooded land.
UNC Charlotte, known simply as Charlotte when it comes to athletics, competes in Division I of the NCAA. The school is a member of the Atlantic Ten Conference and has 16 varsity sports teams.
General Information
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Admission Office 9201 University City Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 (704) 687-2213 Fax: (704) 687-6483 [email protected] Contact: Tina McEntire Director of Admissions |
Main Address 9201 University City Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 (704) 687-2000 www.uncc.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 18,329 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 3,090 Degree-seeking undergrads: 18,216 Graduate enrollment: 4,971 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 76% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 77% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $4,153 | $4,295 | $4,427 | $5,138 | +16.06% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $6,750 | $6,800 | $7,500 | $8,200 | +9.33% |
| Other | $2,750 | $2,800 | $2,700 | $2,500 | -7.41% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $7,800 | $7,900 | $8,100 | $8,200 | +1.23% |
| Other | $5,500 | $5,600 | $5,700 | $3,650 | -35.96% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $14,853 | $15,095 | $15,827 | $17,038 | +7.65% |
| In-state Off Campus | $18,653 | $18,995 | $19,427 | $18,188 | -6.38% |
| In-state with Family | $5,353 | $5,495 | $5,627 | $6,338 | +12.64% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $3,464 |
| In-state Student Fees | $2,094 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $14,297 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $2,094 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 2,062 | 67% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,553 | 51% | $10,466,527 | $6,740 |
| • Federal grants | 838 | 27% | $3,387,634 | $4,043 |
| • Pell grants | 829 | 27% | $2,766,606 | $3,337 |
| • Other federal grants | 695 | 23% | $621,028 | $894 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 1,236 | 40% | $5,505,829 | $4,455 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 923 | 30% | $1,573,064 | $1,704 |
| Student loan financial aid | 1,464 | 48% | $8,164,799 | $5,577 |
| • Federal student loans | 1,417 | 46% | $6,619,783 | $4,672 |
| • Other student loans | 206 | 7% | $1,545,016 | $7,500 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 3733 | 1139 | 95 | – | 107 |
| Architecture and Related Services | 71 | 29 | – | – | – |
| Architecture | 71 | 29 | – | – | – |
| City/urban, Community and Regional Planning | – | – | – | – | – |
| Area, Cultural, Ethnic, Gender, and Group Studies | 17 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Black/african-american Studies | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Latin American Studies | 4 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Biology, Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 100 | 9 | 6 | – | – |
| Bioinformatics | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences | 100 | 4 | 6 | – | – |
| Business, Management, Administration and Marketing Services | 844 | 311 | 1 | – | – |
| Accounting | 188 | 72 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 127 | 227 | 1 | – | – |
| Business/managerial Economics | 31 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Finance | 231 | – | – | – | – |
| International Business | 41 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing/marketing Management | 183 | – | – | – | – |
| Operations Management | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Studies | 191 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication | 191 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 87 | 103 | 19 | – | – |
| Computer Science | 87 | 66 | – | – | – |
| Information Technology | – | 37 | 19 | – | – |
| Education | 316 | 266 | 30 | – | 101 |
| Art Teacher Studies | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry Teacher Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | – | 17 | – | – | – |
| Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services | – | 25 | 6 | – | 3 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | – | 36 | 8 | – | – |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Education/teaching Of The Gifted and Talented | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Educational Leadership, Management and Administration | – | 27 | 10 | – | – |
| Educational and Instructional Technology | – | 4 | – | – | 3 |
| Elementary Education, Teaching and Instruction | 184 | 8 | – | – | – |
| English LanguageTeacher Education | 8 | 4 | – | – | – |
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| German Language Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| History Teacher Education | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Junior High/middle School Teacher Education | 28 | – | – | – | – |
| Kindergarten/preschool Teacher Education | 22 | 14 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 9 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Reading Teacher Education | – | 20 | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Special Education Teacher Education | 17 | 3 | 6 | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 9 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other | – | 81 | – | – | 95 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Teaching English As A Second or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 223 | 66 | 13 | – | – |
| Civil Engineering | 57 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Computer Engineering | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 50 | 35 | 7 | – | – |
| Engineering | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 97 | 19 | 6 | – | – |
| Systems Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technology | 119 | 11 | – | – | – |
| Civil Engineering Technology/technician | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/technician | 37 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields, Other | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering/industrial Management | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering/mechanical Technology/technician | 42 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 104 | 24 | – | – | 3 |
| English Language and Literature | 104 | 24 | – | – | 3 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 47 | 5 | – | – | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| German Language and Literature | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Japanese Language and Literature | – | – | – | – | – |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 18 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences | 269 | 99 | 4 | – | – |
| Athletic Training/trainer | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist | – | – | – | – | – |
| Health/health Care Administration/management | – | 28 | – | – | – |
| Kinesiotherapy/kinesiotherapist | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 30 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Public Health | – | – | 4 | – | – |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | – | 53 | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 205 | – | – | – | – |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 105 | 11 | – | – | – |
| History | 105 | 11 | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 181 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | 151 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Fire Protection, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fire Services Administration | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Services | 50 | 76 | 5 | – | – |
| Public Administration | – | 15 | – | – | – |
| Public Policy Analysis | – | – | 5 | – | – |
| Social Work | 50 | 61 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 56 | 12 | 4 | – | – |
| Applied Mathematics | – | – | 4 | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 52 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | 55 | 38 | 3 | – | – |
| Gerontology | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| International/global Studies | 55 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | – | 34 | 3 | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 50 | – | – | – | – |
| Health and Physical Education/fitness | 50 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 95 | 22 | 9 | – | – |
| Chemistry | 39 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Geology/earth Science | 27 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Meteorology | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Optics/optical Sciences | – | 3 | 9 | – | – |
| Physical Sciences, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Physics | 14 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 290 | 14 | 1 | – | – |
| Clinical Psychology | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Health/medical Psychology | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Industrial and organizational Psychology | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 290 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 314 | 14 | – | – | – |
| Anthropology | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Geography | 32 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 142 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 110 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 136 | – | – | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Art/art Studies | 32 | – | – | – | – |
| Dance | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/studio Arts | 54 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Performance | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Music | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Work and Family Studies | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 13 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs Architecture B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B,C Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Civil Engineering B Engineering Technologies Civil Engineering/Technology B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B,C Family & Consumer Sciences Human Development/Family Studies B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Gerontology C Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B,C Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B,C Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (704) 687-2000 |
| Website: | https://www.uncc.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://admissions.uncc.edu/admissions/apply-now |
| Address: | 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 29,615 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 54% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 20,902 (71% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $6,905 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $20,339 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 74% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $7,317 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | 3 | |||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 9 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Education | 5 | 6 | 12 | 5 | |
| Engineering | 5 | 5 | 3 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 4 | 3 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 2 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Social Sciences | 5 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7 | ||||
| Grand total | 8 | 68 | 64 | 20 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of North Carolina at Charlotte and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $6,905 |
| Out-of-state | $20,339 |
| Books and supplies | $1,250 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $7,430 |
| Out-of-state | $20,864 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,712 | 74% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,096 | 57% | $7,317 |
| Student loan aid | 2,008 | 55% | $7,549 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 12,359 | 51% | $7,295 |
| Federal student loans | 12,282 | 50% | $6,572 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of North Carolina at Charlotte students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 21,868 | 9,771 | 12,097 | Percent admitted | 100% | 66% | 64% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 17% | 20% | 14% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 29,615 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 24,070 |
| Graduate enrollment | 5,545 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
- Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
- Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level programs offered outside a school of public health
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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