- Acceptance rate: 80% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.56, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- SAT, middle 50%: 570–660 reading and writing, 570–670 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–28 composite
- Average net price: $13,768 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what University of North Carolina at Charlotte reported: an average GPA of 3.56 (2025–26), an acceptance rate of 80% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–28.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of North Carolina at Charlotte reviews each application.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte average GPA
University of North Carolina at Charlotte reported an average high school GPA of 3.56 for its first-year students who submitted one (94% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 | |
| 1.00–1.99 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte acceptance rate
University of North Carolina at Charlotte admitted 19,015 of 23,887 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 80%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public 4-year university in Charlotte, North Carolina, with 24,868 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of North Carolina at Charlotte in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 570 | 620 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 630 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 28 |
| ACT English | 20 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1231 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of North Carolina at Charlotte looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of North Carolina at Charlotte awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,768 a year at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into the University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
It would be on the low side there: 3% of University of North Carolina at Charlotte's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 80% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
What GPA do most the University of North Carolina at Charlotte students have?
58.5% of University of North Carolina at Charlotte's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (30.6%) had 3.50–3.74, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
Is there a minimum GPA for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.56, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What percent of applicants does the University of North Carolina at Charlotte accept?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte's acceptance rate was 80% for fall 2024: it admitted 19,015 of 23,887 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into the University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of North Carolina at Charlotte admitted 80% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of North Carolina at Charlotte's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 570–660 in reading and writing and 570–670 in math; ACT composite 21–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does the University of North Carolina at Charlotte require the SAT or ACT?
Check University of North Carolina at Charlotte's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of North Carolina at Charlotte was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 15% sent SAT scores and 25% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
A lot: University of North Carolina at Charlotte requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,768 a year at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
Yes. University of North Carolina at Charlotte awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of North Carolina at CharlotteU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte Common Data Set 2025–26University of North Carolina at Charlotte: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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