University of North Carolina--Charlotte campus
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Global rank #727

University of North Carolina--Charlotte

Charlotte, United States

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About

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte, or simply Charlotte) is a public research university in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. UNC Charlotte offers 24 doctoral, 66 master's, and 79 bachelor's degree programs through nine colleges. It is classified among "R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production." The university experienced rapid enrollment growth in the late 2000s and early-mid 2010s when it was the fastest-growing institution in the UNC System. It has two campuses: the Main Campus, located in University City, and the Center City Campus in Uptown Charlotte. The main campus sits on 1,000 wooded acres with approximately 85 buildings about 8 miles (13 km) from Uptown Charlotte.

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Key facts

Global rank
#727
Location
Charlotte, United States
Type
Public
Admission rate
80%
How to apply
Common App

Outcomes and costs

Official figures from US College Scorecard, US Department of Education. Salaries are for all graduates, not only international students.

Median salary 10 years after starting
$57,289 a year
Median salary 6 years after starting
$48,812 a year
Graduation rate (within 6 years)
69%
Students returning for a second year
85%
Tuition (out-of-state, per year)
$22,492
Average cost of attendance (per year)
$23,010
Undergraduate students
24,453
Students per faculty member
21 to 1
Median debt at graduation
$21,500

Programmes

Showing 1 of 1 programmes.

Undergraduate · Undergraduate (all majors)

Undergraduate admission (all majors)

Tuition per year
USD 22,492 (Latest College Scorecard)
Duration
48 months
Apply through
See website

Deadline: Most regular decision deadlines fall between 1 November and 15 January. Check the official admissions page.

Official programme page · verified 14/9/2026

Scholarships you could use here

  • Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships · USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation)

    Indian citizens with a bachelor's (minimum 55%) or master's degree and at least three years of relevant full-time work experience, without a US degree. Government of India employees are not eligible.

    The last published cycle (2026-2027) closed on 14 May 2025. A 2027-2028 master's cycle is not currently listed.

    Official page
  • Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships · USIEF

    Indian scholars registered for a PhD at an Indian institution, for 6 to 9 months of research in the US.

    The 2027-2028 cycle closed on 1 July 2026.

    Official page
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