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Charlotte, NC
80%
Acceptance Rate
24,453
Undergraduates
$22k
Out-of-state tuition
69%
6-yr grad rate
$57k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
80%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1140–1330
ACT Range (2023-24)21–28
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.57
$75 application fee
24,453 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Large
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$22,492
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$15,435
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$21,500Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$57,289/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio38%
Why Go Here?
$57k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
24.5k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#47
Deal Score in NC
of 142 rated colleges
Deal Score84
Excellent value
28% First-Gen Students
34% Pell Grant Recipients
14Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public college in Charlotte, NC. It enrolls 24,453 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
84
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
21:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1140–1330
SAT (2023-24)
3.57
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
via Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$22,492
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)67%
Room & Board (2024-25)$14,458
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Highest-Earning Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$73k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$72k/yr
Computer Engineering$71k/yr
Physics$70k/yr
Mechanical Engineering$69k/yr
Systems Engineering$68k/yr
How to Apply
Early ActionNov 1, 2026
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Common Application
$75 fee
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The Vibe
7
Rigor
6
Career
8
Value
City: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
B
Academics
A
Value
B
Outcomes
A+
Diversity
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How much do families pay at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $10,357 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $10,668 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,690 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,822 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,761 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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