University of North Carolina at Charlotte

country rank	163
world rank	396

University Overview

Established in 1946, University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Charlotte (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North Carolina. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 73 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Acronym	UNC Charlotte
Founded	1946
Colours	Green and white
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University Location

Address	9201 University City Boulevard Charlotte (population range: 500,000-1,000,000) 28223-0001 North Carolina United States
T	+1 (704) 687 8622
F	+1 (704) 687 3279

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of North Carolina at Charlotte for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)
International students Int'l student	17,500-20,000 US$ (12,900-14,700 Euro)	12,500-15,000 US$ (9,200-11,000 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate University of North Carolina at Charlotte's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	60-70%
Admission Office	9201 University City Boulevard Charlotte 28223-0001 +1 (704) 687 3366

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	30,000-34,999
Academic Staff	1,000-1,499
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of North Carolina at Charlotte for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Accreditation

1947

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
American Chemical Society (ACS)
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize University of North Carolina at Charlotte as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

University of North Carolina System
American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

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Open Education Consortium

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Site last updated: Thursday, 7 March 2019

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Please visit the official website of University of North Carolina at Charlotte to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.