More selective than 33% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
21% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 32% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of North Carolina at Charlotte over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
What University of North Carolina at Charlotte weighs when deciding
How much each part of an application counts for first-year applicants, as University of North Carolina at Charlotte reports it. Programs with their own criteria (nursing, music, honors) can weigh things differently.
- Rigor of high school courses
- High school GPA
- SAT/ACT scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- Character and personal qualities
- Where you live
- State residency
- Work experience
- Your demonstrated interest
- Class rank
- Interview
- First-generation college student
- Alumni relation (legacy)
- Religious affiliation
- Volunteer work
Item C7. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
High school GPA of University of North Carolina at Charlotte first-year students
Share of fall 2025 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 3.56. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
94% of first-year students reported a high school GPA.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
You hear early and can still apply elsewhere.
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of North Carolina at Charlotte is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570 | 660 |
| SAT math | 570 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1140 | 1330 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 80% | 570–660 | 570–670 | 21–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 80% | 550–650 | 560–670 | 21–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of North Carolina at Charlotte compared with other North Carolina colleges?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte has the 38th-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Salem College | 77% | 57% | $18,277 |
| 35 | Lees-McRae College | 77% | 42% | $28,340 |
| 36 | Gardner-Webb University | 77% | 55% | $17,674 |
| 37 | Winston-Salem State University | 78% | 47% | $13,479 |
| 38 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 80% | 69% | $15,435 |
| 39 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | 80% | 49% | $27,426 |
| 40 | Guilford College | 80% | 46% | $22,270 |
| 41 | Shaw University | 80% | 22% | $16,512 |
| 42 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | 80% | 42% | $17,432 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of North Carolina at Charlotte admissions questions
What is the University of North Carolina at Charlotte acceptance rate?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte accepts 80% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 18,208 of 22,699 applicants were admitted.
Does University of North Carolina at Charlotte require the SAT or ACT?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 21% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 32% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
The middle 50% of University of North Carolina at Charlotte enrolled first-year students scored 1140–1330 on the SAT and 21–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
25% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (4,501 of 18,208).
What does University of North Carolina at Charlotte look for in applicants?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte reports these as very important for first-year applicants: rigor of high school courses, high school GPA, sAT/ACT scores. Considered: essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities, talent or ability, character and personal qualities, where you live, state residency, work experience, your demonstrated interest. (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Does University of North Carolina at Charlotte have early decision?
No. University of North Carolina at Charlotte does not offer binding early decision, but it offers non-binding early action (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Is University of North Carolina at Charlotte getting harder to get into?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte accepted 80% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 80% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; University of North Carolina at Charlotte's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of North Carolina at Charlotte overview