# University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Public college in Charlotte, NC. IPEDS ID 199139.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 80% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $15,435 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 69%; beats 75% of NC colleges and 77% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $57,289; beats 81% of NC colleges and 63% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $16,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,357 |
| 30-48k | $10,668 |
| 48-75k | $13,690 |
| 75-110k | $19,822 |
| 110k+ | $21,761 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.3 years on average (50% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $57,289 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,357 | $44,535 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $10,668 | $45,872 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $13,690 | $58,867 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $19,822 | $85,235 | 3.6 years |
| 110k+ | $21,761 | $93,572 | 3.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $23,010 in-state; about $38,263 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $7,239 in-state, $22,492 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $13,864; books: $950

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 570–660; SAT math: 570–670; ACT: 21–28 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 22,699 applicants, 18,208 admitted, 4,501 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 80%, ACT 21–28 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 80%, ACT 21–27 (IPEDS Admissions)

### Common Data Set 2025-26 (Fall 2025)
- Very important: rigor, gpa, test scores; important: none; considered: essay, recommendations, extracurriculars, talent, character, geography, state residency, work experience, interest
- Early decision: no; early action: yes; waitlist: no
- Average high school GPA of enrolled first-years: 3.56
- Aid (full-time first-years): average 57% of need met; 161 of 2294 with need fully met; merit aid to students without need: 377 students, average $3,864
- Source: https://ir.charlotte.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/871/2026/06/CDS-2025-26.xlsx

## Majors (70 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $71,117 | $97,109 | $21,875 |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | $95,640 | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | $72,167 | $93,953 | $24,375 |
| Computer Science | $67,704 | $93,037 | $23,250 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $67,199 | $92,567 | $27,000 |
| Physics | $70,150 | $89,944 | $28,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $69,178 | $88,265 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | $44,809 | $87,419 | $23,250 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $67,997 | $86,238 | $21,537 |
| Nursing | $73,445 | $84,723 | $25,044 |
| Systems Engineering | $68,034 | $84,648 | $26,000 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $66,421 | $83,768 | $25,499 |
| Civil Engineering | $67,934 | $83,289 | $23,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $60,639 | $83,018 | $22,153 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $60,048 | $78,160 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $50,928 | $76,690 | $22,500 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $62,552 | $75,611 | $23,183 |
| Finance | $51,628 | $74,965 | $22,400 |
| Business Administration | $46,272 | $70,654 | $22,285 |
| International Business | $53,036 | $69,467 | $21,200 |
| Architecture | $51,558 | $67,204 | $27,000 |
| Business Economics | $43,826 | $67,182 | $23,250 |
| Marketing | $43,619 | $66,574 | $21,500 |
| Mathematics | $42,740 | $66,450 | $25,000 |
| Public Health | $36,307 | $63,965 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $38,190 | $61,700 | $19,500 |
| Chemistry | $35,482 | $60,978 | $26,000 |
| Communications | $38,234 | $60,407 | $24,050 |
| Political Science | $32,780 | $57,273 | $24,000 |
| Geography | $42,210 | $57,208 | $23,954 |
| Biology | $34,094 | $56,388 | $26,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $37,411 | $54,798 | $31,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $34,219 | $54,377 | $26,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $36,155 | $53,738 | $23,250 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $37,717 | $53,247 | $24,897 |
| Health Administration | $36,749 | $52,400 | $26,000 |
| Religious Studies | $31,123 | $52,012 | $24,621 |
| German | $44,390 | $51,373 | $23,405 |
| International / Global Studies | $32,206 | $51,082 | $24,250 |
| Psychology | $30,359 | $50,507 | $24,250 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $35,208 | $50,218 | $23,250 |
| Sociology | $31,897 | $49,765 | $26,798 |
| Music | $38,831 | $49,761 | $25,858 |
| History | $33,791 | $49,359 | $24,457 |
| Special Education | $42,692 | $49,301 | $26,602 |
| English | $32,021 | $49,088 | $23,071 |
| Dance | $23,587 | $48,518 | $26,625 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,789 | $48,399 | $24,763 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | $39,924 | $48,107 | $26,000 |
| Social Work | $28,425 | $47,050 | $24,750 |
| Philosophy | $29,251 | $46,067 | $25,000 |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | $24,825 | $44,878 | $28,313 |
| Studio Art | $25,855 | $41,383 | $27,000 |
| Theatre | $18,052 | $39,725 | $26,000 |
| Anthropology | $27,805 | $39,112 | $27,750 |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physiology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Fire Protection | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | $51,384 | not reported | $23,250 |

## Major to career
- Computer Science → Software developer: median wage $135,920 (Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC), $134,710 (NC), $135,980 (U.S.)
- Communications → Public relations specialist: median wage $75,190 (Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC), $67,230 (NC), $74,750 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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