University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,812

2024 Average Net Price

$15,045

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

79.6%

23,887 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

31,091

79.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

69%

2,536 Graduates

About

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a higher education institution located in Mecklenburg County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of North Carolina at Charlotte were Computer Science (666 degrees awarded), General Psychology (441 degrees), and General Finance (370 degrees).

In 2024, 8,903 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. 53.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,427 degrees), 3.39 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,307 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is $3,812, which is $−28,108 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is $3,812, which is $28,108 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,045.

In 2024, 49% of undergraduate students attending University of North Carolina at Charlotte received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,812

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of North Carolina at Charlotte was $3,812. The cost of tuition at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is $−28,108 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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

Average Net Price

$15,045

2024 Value

9.28%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of North Carolina at Charlotte had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,045. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of North Carolina at Charlotte grew by 9.28%.

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

$13,864

Room and Board

$950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of North Carolina at Charlotte was of $13,864 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.66% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $950. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 5% 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

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

49% of undergraduate students at University of North Carolina at Charlotte received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 49% 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.

Admissions

University of North Carolina at Charlotte received 23,887 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 5.23% annual growth. Out of those 23,887 applicants, 19,015 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.6% acceptance rate.

There were 31,091 students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2024. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte has an overall enrollment yield of 24.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

19,015

Accepted Out of 23,887

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of North Carolina at Charlotte was 79.6% (19,015 admissions from 23,887 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 80.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 5.23%, while admissions grew by 4.43%.

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

15%

Submission Percentage (2024)

714

Scores Submitted (2024)

15% of enrolled first-time students at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2024 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 31,091 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is 24,633 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,458. This means that 79.2% 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 45.1% White, 17.9% Black or African American, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.55% Asian, 4.52% Two or More Races, 0.27% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0675% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.6%), followed by White Female (20.6%) and Black or African American Female (10.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.2%), followed by White Male (13%) and Black or African American Female (8.01%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31,091 students. The full-time enrollment at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is 24,633 and the part-time enrollment is 6,458. This means that 79.2% of students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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

85%

2024 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 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of North Carolina at Charlotte had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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 (2024)

White
14,028 enrolled students
Black or African American
5,558 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,312 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is 45.1% White, 17.9% Black or African American, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.55% Asian, 4.52% Two or More Races, 0.27% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0675% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

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, 461 students (1.48%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 645 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 (4,427 degrees awarded). There were 3.39 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,307 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is Computer Science (666 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (441 degrees) and General Finance (370 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (135 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,380 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (119 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are Software developers (704,653 people), Physicians (469,772 people), Other managers (305,217 people), Postsecondary teachers (224,936 people), and Other Physical Scientists (191,862 people).

The most specialized majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2024 are Architecture and Related Services (135 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,380 degrees), Language & Linguistics (119 degrees), Physical Sciences (169 degrees), and Biology (571 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are Architecture and Related Services (135 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,380 degrees), Language & Linguistics (119 degrees), Physical Sciences (169 degrees), and Biology (571 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are Computer Systems Design (745,104 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (624,209 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (535,130 people), Elementary & secondary schools (354,869 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (249,274 people).

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 (2024)

Computer Science
666 degrees awarded
General Psychology
441 degrees awarded
General Finance
370 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of North Carolina at Charlotte was Computer Science with 666 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

4,129

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

4,774

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 4,129 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, which is 0.865 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,774).

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 2024, 817 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Computer Science, which is 3.08 times more than the 265 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 356 degrees were awarded to men at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in General Psychology, which is 3.87 times more than the 92 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

48%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 48% 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, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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, 2.05% of graduates (52 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,427 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,307 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,011 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of North Carolina at Charlotte is white (4,427 degrees awarded). There were 3.39 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,307 degrees).

1.34% of degree recipients (119 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,500 degrees awarded
White Female
2,373 degrees awarded
White Female
2,373 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 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,373 degrees).

Operations

University of North Carolina at Charlotte has an endowment valued at nearly $345M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 28.2M (8.18%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of North Carolina at Charlotte had a total salary expenditure of 821M. University of North Carolina at Charlotte employs 326 Professors, 315 Associate professors and 282 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are Male Professor (194), Male Associate professor (162), and Female Associate professor (153).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are: Office and Administrative Support, with 563 employees, Service, with 392 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 345 employees.

Endowment

$345M

2024 Endowment

8.97%

growth from 2023

University of North Carolina at Charlotte has an endowment valued at about $345M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of North Carolina at Charlotte grew 8.97% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $92.6M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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 Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$50.2M - Federal
$2.97M - State
$1.05M - Local

As of 2024, University of North Carolina at Charlotte received $50.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.97M from state grants and contracts, and $1.05M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$358M

2024 Salaries

7.87%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of North Carolina at Charlotte paid a median of $358M in salaries, which represents 43.6% of their overall expenditure ($821M) and a 7.87% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.79% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.82% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$118M

Instructional Salaries

1,091

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of North Carolina at Charlotte paid a total of $118M to 1,091 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of North Carolina at Charlotte were Office and Administrative Support with 563 employees, Service with 392 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 345 employees.

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