University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,812

2022 Average Net Price

$13,951

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0156%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

79.6%

21,355 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

29,551

77.7% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

70%

2,403 Graduates

About

In 2022, 8,666 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. 54.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,767 degrees), 3.76 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,268 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is $3,812.

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of North Carolina at Charlotte was 0.0156%, corresponding to 1 out of the 6413 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is $3,812

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,951.

In 2022, 51% of undergraduate students attending University of North Carolina at Charlotte received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,812

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at University of North Carolina at Charlotte was $3,812.

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of North Carolina at Charlotte (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,951

2022 Value

11%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 University of North Carolina at Charlotte had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,951. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of University of North Carolina at Charlotte grew by 11%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of North Carolina at Charlotte (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,895

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of North Carolina at Charlotte was of $12,895 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 8.36% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 20% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at University of North Carolina at Charlotte received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0156%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of North Carolina at Charlotte was 0.0156%, which represents 1 out of the 6413 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of North Carolina at Charlotte received 21,355 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 4.86% annual growth. Out of those 21,355 applicants, 17,007 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.6% acceptance rate.

There were 29,551 students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2022. 31% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte has an overall enrollment yield of 24.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

17,007

Accepted Out of 21,355

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of North Carolina at Charlotte was 79.6% (17,007 admissions from 21,355 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 79.4%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 4.86%, while admissions grew by 5.11%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of North Carolina at Charlotte (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

31%

Submission Percentage (2022)

1,272

Scores Submitted (2022)

31% of enrolled first-time students at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of North Carolina at Charlotte had a total enrollment of 29,551 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is 22,968 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,583. This means that 77.7% of students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.7% White, 16.5% Black or African American, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.68% Asian, 4.37% Two or More Races, 0.271% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0508% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29,551 students. The full-time enrollment at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is 22,968 and the part-time enrollment is 6,583.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of North Carolina at Charlotte was 84%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
14,681 enrolled students
Black or African American
4,890 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,599 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is 49.7% White, 16.5% Black or African American, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.68% Asian, 4.37% Two or More Races, 0.271% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0508% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 522 students (1.77%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 796 more women than men received degrees from University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is white (4,767 degrees awarded). There were 3.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,268 degrees).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Most Common (2022)

Computer Science
593 degrees awarded
General Psychology
396 degrees awarded
General Finance
380 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of North Carolina at Charlotte was Computer Science with 593 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,935

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

4,731

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 3,935 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, which is 0.832 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,731).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 618 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Computer Science, which is 3.72 times more than the 166 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 357 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Teacher Education & Professional Development, which is 4.41 times more than the 81 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 38% of students graduating from University of North Carolina at Charlotte completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (77.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is Female and Asian (77.8% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.66% of graduates (64 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
4,767 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,268 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
869 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is white (4,767 degrees awarded). There were 3.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,268 degrees).

1.34% of degree recipients (116 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
2,500 degrees awarded
White Male
2,267 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
856 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is white female (2,500 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2,267 degrees).

Operations

University of North Carolina at Charlotte has an endowment valued at nearly $306M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year.

In 2022, University of North Carolina at Charlotte had a total salary expenditure of 691M. University of North Carolina at Charlotte employs 298 Associate professors, 296 Professors and 244 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are Male Professor (183), Male Associate professor (155), and Female Lecturer (150).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are: Office and Administrative Support, with 526 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 344 employees, and Service with 339 employees.

Endowment

$306M

2022 Endowment

2.47%

growth from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the false Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$311M

2022 Salaries

3.82%

growth from 2021

In 2022, University of North Carolina at Charlotte paid a median of $311M in salaries, which represents 45% of their overall expenditure ($691M) and a 3.82% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.834% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.91% growth between 2019 and 2020.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

298 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

526 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of North Carolina at Charlotte were Associate professor with 298 employees, Professor with 296 employees, and Assistant professor with 244 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Carolina at Charlotte were Office and Administrative Support with 526 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 344 employees, and Service with 339 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Lecturer

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of North Carolina at Charlotte was Male Professor with 183 employees, Male Associate professor with 155 employees, and Female Lecturer with 150 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

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