UNC Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, North Carolina · Public
UNC Charlotte admitted 78% of 27,218 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1150–1340 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 68% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at UNC Charlotte
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Application deadlines
UNC Charlotte’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application fee is $75 ($80 for international applicants), and UNC Charlotte accepts the Common App fee waiver. UNC Charlotte asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check UNC Charlotte’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
UNC Charlotte offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How UNC Charlotte rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Test scores
Important
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Considered
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Where you live
- State residency
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- First generation
- Legacy
- Religion
- Volunteering
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.56 GPA. 19% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $24,672 in-state and $39,334 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $13,768 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is UNC Charlotte’s acceptance rate?
UNC Charlotte admitted 78% of applicants: 21,170 of 27,218 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is UNC Charlotte’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for UNC Charlotte?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1150 to 1340, with a median around 1250. A score at or above 1250 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is UNC Charlotte’s application fee?
The application fee is $75 ($80 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and UNC Charlotte accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does UNC Charlotte require?
Besides the application and transcript, UNC Charlotte asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does UNC Charlotte have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, UNC Charlotte asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one interest statement, up to 250 words, plus the common app essay). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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