by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 24,175 undergraduates in 2020, UNC Charlotte is a very large, public university located in Charlotte, North Carolina. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UNC Charlotte offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UNC Charlotte can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UNC Charlotte Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UNC Charlotte Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", UNC Charlotte does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our UNC Charlotte for Veterans Guide.
UNC Charlotte offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
UNC Charlotte has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 24,175 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 21,104 (87.3%). Part-time attendance was 3,071 (12.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 21,104 | 3,071 | 24,175 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UNC Charlotte receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UNC Charlotte #403 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UNC Charlotte by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UNC Charlotte Diversity Guide.
UNC Charlotte has a total of 454 student athletes, 230 men and 224 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $14,308,222 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $13,996,668 |
| Net | $311,554 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of North Carolina at Charlotte Athletics