The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Admissions

Interested in attending The University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

80
%
Acceptance rate
3.61
Average High School GPA
1220
SAT Midpoint
February 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into The University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

80%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UNC Charlotte accepted 80% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 22,698 people applied and 18,207 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
10399 / 12707 (82%)
Men
7808 / 9991 (78%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

24%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 24% ended up enrolling at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into The University of North Carolina at Charlotte by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UNC Charlotte considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Volunteer Work

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

3.61
Average High School GPA
1220
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended The University of North Carolina at Charlotte as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.61. 18% of freshmen who attended UNC Charlotte were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 48% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
6%
3.75-3.99
28%
3.50-3.74
30%
3.25-3.49
22%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
3%

UNC Charlotte is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

21%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

32%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
560
Math Mean
610
75th Percentile
665
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
550
Verbal Mean
610
75th Percentile
650
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
665
Composite Mean
1220
75th Percentile
1310

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline

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