UNC Charlotte Admission Requirements
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UNC Charlotte Admission Overview
UNC Charlotte admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UNC Charlotte admitted 79.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.57 GPA (A-) and SAT 1140-1330 / ACT 21-28. UNC Charlotte is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UNC Charlotte is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
UNC Charlotte Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Acceptance Rate
The UNC Charlotte acceptance rate is 79.6%. Last year, 19,015 of 23,887 applicants were admitted. That is the 39th lowest acceptance rate in North Carolina.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into UNC Charlotte and can you get accepted?
UNC Charlotte is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.57. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UNC Charlotte GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.57Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.57
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at UNC Charlotte typically have around a 3.57 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. UNC Charlotte is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #15 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
UNC Charlotte Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
UNC Charlotte requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for fall 2027 who have a weighted GPA of 2.8 or lower. Applicants with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher at the end of junior year may omit scores. You may self-report optional SAT or ACT results on the application. Classic Learning Test scores may be added as an extra credential but cannot replace the SAT or ACT if your weighted GPA is 2.8 or lower.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://admissions.charlotte.edu/apply/first-year-students/application-requirements/
UNC Charlotte SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1140-1330Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
15%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 570
- Math 570
- Composite 1140
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 660
- Math 670
- Composite 1330
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at UNC Charlotte typically score around a 1240 SAT (middle 50% 1140–1330) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 81st percentile nationally. UNC Charlotte ranks #11 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1140 to 1330
SAT policy
UNC Charlotte is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1240 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UNC Charlotte ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
21-28Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
25%25th Percentile Scores
- English 20
- Math 20
- Composite 21
75th Percentile Scores
- English 27
- Math 27
- Composite 28
Average ACT
Incoming testers at UNC Charlotte typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 21–28) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UNC Charlotte places #16 among colleges in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 28
ACT policy
You may apply to UNC Charlotte without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
83% of University of North Carolina at Charlotte freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 46% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of North Carolina at Charlotte and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jun 1, 2027Days left to Apply
274Applicants have 274 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of North Carolina at Charlotte is $75.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
UNC Charlotte is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 79.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.57 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1140-1330); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Students applying to University of North Carolina at Charlotte often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199139.
GPA calculator: University of North Carolina at Charlotte GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026