University of North Carolina at Charlotte
About
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public research university in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. UNC Charlotte offers 24 doctoral, 66 master's, and 79 bachelor's degree programs through nine colleges. It is classified among "R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production."
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 2.7-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 190 Title IV programs, 84 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 106 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Pass / fail distribution
- Passing84 · 44.2%
- No Data106 · 55.8%
- Failing0 · 0.0%
Severity spectrum
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Programmatic accreditations · 11
Action history · 19
- Jan 2026Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary WithdrawalCommission on English Language Program Accreditation · English Language
- Oct 2025Renewal of AccreditationCouncil 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
- Nov 2024Grant Substantive Change: ProgramSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Aug 2024Renewal of AccreditationCommission on English Language Program Accreditation · English Language
- Jul 2024Grant Substantive Change: ProgramSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 10,515 students received $64.2M in Pell grants, alongside $108.8M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 6,223 borrowers who entered repayment, 112 (1.7%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate vs national, by cohort
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Charlotte
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Men vs women · spending splits
Sport-by-sport · 10
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
3-year trend
Criminal offenses by type
By location
- On campus34
Includes 15 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
Residence-hall fires
- Belk Hall1 fireArson by setting Sprinkler System Fixture on Fire. Minor damage of $500 and fire was immediately extinguished.Damage $100-$999
Data quality: 6 reports were later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Charlotte vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Charlotte selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte | 69% | — | 31,091 | $15,435 | R2 Research |
| 63% | 66.1% | 31,607 | $8,752 | R2 Research | |
| 68% | 87.5% | 39,766 | $17,915 | R1 Research | |
| 61% | 89.6% | 28,467 | $14,158 | R2 Research | |
| 46% | 90.4% | 23,743 | $14,638 | R1 Research | |
| 53% | 90.9% | 19,951 | $9,552 | R2 Research | |
| 76% | 36.2% | 41,137 | $15,364 | R2 Research | |
| 53% | 86.8% | 35,770 | $10,836 | R1 Research | |
| 65% | 73.9% | 47,980 | $14,276 | R1 Research | |
| 69% | 72.4% | 13,906 | $16,467 | R1 Research | |
| 65% | 83.0% | 16,598 | $17,163 | R2 Research | |
| 51% | 96.2% | 32,911 | $10,359 | R1 Research | |
| Peer group median | 64% | 86.8% | 31,349 | $14,457 |
Institutions like Charlotte
Explore the federal data for institutions in Charlotte's comparison group.
- R2 ResearchFlorida
Florida Atlantic University
Grad rate63%Admit rate66.1%Enrollment31,607Net price$8,752View data - R1 ResearchVirginia
George Mason University
Grad rate68%Admit rate87.5%Enrollment39,766Net price$17,915View data - R2 ResearchArizona
Northern Arizona University
Grad rate61%Admit rate89.6%Enrollment28,467Net price$14,158View data - R1 ResearchVirginia
Old Dominion University
Grad rate46%Admit rate90.4%Enrollment23,743Net price$14,638View data - R2 ResearchOregon
Portland State University
Grad rate53%Admit rate90.9%Enrollment19,951Net price$9,552View data - R2 ResearchCalifornia
San Diego State University
Grad rate76%Admit rate36.2%Enrollment41,137Net price$15,364View data - R1 ResearchTexas
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Grad rate53%Admit rate86.8%Enrollment35,770Net price$10,836View data - R1 ResearchTexas
University of Houston
Grad rate65%Admit rate73.9%Enrollment47,980Net price$14,276View data - R1 ResearchMaryland
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Grad rate69%Admit rate72.4%Enrollment13,906Net price$16,467View data - R2 ResearchMassachusetts
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Grad rate65%Admit rate83.0%Enrollment16,598Net price$17,163View data - R1 ResearchNevada
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Grad rate51%Admit rate96.2%Enrollment32,911Net price$10,359View data
Charlotte Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Analytics is charged by the Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs to collect, validate and analyze data required for external reporting; disseminate needed and requested data for internal planning and for assessment of institutional programs; conduct special studies on various aspects of the institution; provide assistance to others within the University who are engaged in research or conducting campus-wide surveys; and provide assistance to the campus regarding planning and assessment processes, SACS accreditation compliance.
Visit IR office page- Saeed AbdiInstitutional Research Reporting Analyst
- Steve CoppolaAssociate Provost
- Steffaney CohenIR Reporting Analyst
- Christine RobinsonAssistant Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Analytics
- Jennifer GaleckiBusiness /Technology Applications Analyst
- Tania RymerBusiness Services Coordinator
- David GoinsAssociate Director for Data Management
- Derrick IslerBusiness Intelligence Analyst
- Wayne StoneSenior Director for Institutional Research
- Ginger TavernierSystems Manager
- Martha BottiaSenior Research Analyst
- Brian BoudreauSenior Director for Decision Support
- Nick FindlaterSenior Research Associate
- Ashleigh VeneziaData Coordinator
- Erica AndrewsDirector of Assessment
- Mitchel CottenoirDirector of University Accreditation and Assessment Systems Management
- Shameika DayeDirector of Program Review and Planning
- Elise DemeterDirector of Academic Research and Assessment
- Rochelle Y. HolderAdministrative Assistant
Common Data Set
Charlotte's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Selectivity & Admissions
Admissions funnel
C127,218 applied → 21,170 admitted (77.8%) → 4,934 enrolled.
Selectivity
C1Accessible — 77.8% acceptance rate.
Admit rate by gender
C1Admit rate varies by gender.
SAT range (middle 50%)
C9Middle 50% SAT 1150–1340 (median 1250).
ACT range (middle 50%)
C9Middle 50% ACT 21–27 (median 24).
High-school class rank
C10Share of enrolled first-years by HS class-rank band.
What matters in admission
C7Relative importance of each admission factor.
Outcomes & Equity
Graduation & retention
B6-year graduation rate 68%; first-year retention 86%.
Equity: Pell graduation gap
B4Pell-grant recipients graduate 4 pts below the overall rate (64% vs 68%).
Student Body & Diversity
Undergraduate race/ethnicity
B2Undergraduate enrollment by race/ethnicity.
International students
B23% of undergraduates are international (nonresident).
Undergrad vs graduate
B126,213 undergraduates and 5,994 graduate students.
Reports & documents (6)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardir-analytics.charlotte.edu
- Data definitionInstitutional Research Reports - Office of Institutional Effectiveness & AnalyticsThe Institutional Research Reports page from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Analytics provides access to a variety of resources and data reports related to the institution. It includes historical and current data such as the Fact Book, Faculty Data, Common Data Set, and IPEDS Peer Comparison. The page also lists various academic years for which data is available, from 1995-1996 through 2022-2023. Additionally, it provides contact information and links to related resources.ir.charlotte.edu
- Data dictionaryStudent Affairs Data LakeThe Student Affairs Data Lake at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a central repository that consolidates data from various Student Affairs departments to facilitate understanding of engagement impacts on student success. It is collaboratively developed by the Division of Student Affairs and the Office of OneIT to support data-informed decision-making through research, analytics, and customized reports. The Data Lake enables a comprehensive overview of student activities and promotes a culture of inquiry. Key contributors include departments such as Counseling and Psychological Services, Housing and Residence Life, and University Recreation. The Data Dictionary serves as an initial guide for users to comprehend available data types, and there is a structured process for requesting, using, and eventually destroying the data responsibly.saresearch.charlotte.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookHistorical Fact Book2017The Historical Fact Book from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, published by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Analytics, provides data from 1994 to 2017. For data from 2017 onward, users are directed to use the Interactive Fact Book. The fact book is a resource for historical data analysis and encompasses a range of academic years, each documented in detail.ir.charlotte.edu
- Strategic planUNC Charlotte Strategic Plan2026The UNC Charlotte Strategic Plan aims to transform lives and communities through accessible, high-quality education, focusing on innovation, scholarship, and real-world impact. Approved in 2024, the plan outlines commitments to academic excellence, economic mobility, and environmental stewardship. It seeks to position the university as a globally recognized research institution that advances student access and prepares graduates for leadership in a rapidly changing world.chancellor.charlotte.edu
Grants & funding (1)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
Notable alumni of Charlotte (11)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Mohammad Ab RahmanMilitary
- Jeffery BeamArts and Literature
- Amanda OleanderArts and Literature
- Toby WitteArchitecture
- Nicole AtkinsMusic
- Seth AvettMusic
- Eddie BasdenAthletics
- Duggar BaucomAthletics
- Jon BuschAthletics
- DeMarco JohnsonAthletics
- Richard HudsonPolitics
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