Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
U. North Carolina at Charlotte admits about 8 in 10 applicants (78%). That puts it in the "Accessible in-state, Selective out of state" tier, more selective than 48% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (78% and 81%).
$75 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Where applicants live
North Carolina applicants were admitted at 83%, applicants from other states at 67%, and international applicants at 77%.
All applicants in the same class: 78%
Of those admitted, 28% from North Carolina enrolled, against 9.2% from other states and 24% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
23% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Early action (not binding): apply by Nov 1; decisions by Jan 30
No early decision plan.
Where you stand
How U. North Carolina at Charlotte reads a record
, GPA, and tests are all very important. Scores are required for some applicants. 16% of first-years sent an SAT and 27% an ACT. Most high schools no longer rank; this college doesn't lean on it. Recommends 3 years of foreign language (2 required). See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Not considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Very important | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Not considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
89% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 78% of first-year applicants
5,457 applied · 4,882 admitted · 2,987 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 24 credit hours completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date May 15, apply by June 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: priority date November 15, decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: priority date May 1, apply by May 1, decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended for some
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Required of some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by June 1 for fall 2026.
- $100 housing deposit, due July 16, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: one term.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | – |
| Math | 4 | – |
| Science (lab: 1 / –) | 3 | – |
| Foreign language | 2 | 3 |
| Social studies | 1 | – |
| History | 1 | – |
| Total | 15* | 3* |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science. *Added up from the subjects listed; the college didn't give a total.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.56
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
This college publishes an average but not a breakdown.
19% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 47% in the top quarter, of the 55% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:University of North Carolina at Charlotte Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1245 on the SAT, 75 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Required for some applicants
Some applicants must send scores. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
14% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1400 or higher.
13% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
15% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
18% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
13% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
11% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
Shares of the 16% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 27% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
792 studentssubmitted ACT
1,331 studentsRead with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:University of North Carolina at Charlotte Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;University of North Carolina at Charlotte Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;University of North Carolina at Charlotte Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;University of North Carolina at Charlotte Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)