University of North Carolina at Charlotte Acceptance Rate
Charlotte, North Carolina · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 22,699
- Admitted
- 18,208
- Yield
- 24.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of North Carolina at Charlotte's acceptance rate has risen from 64.1% in 2014–15 to 80.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 15,610 to 22,699 (+45%) over that period.
Its 80.2% rate makes University of North Carolina at Charlotte more selective than about 42% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 36%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (81.8% for women vs 78.2% for men, a 3.6-point gap). University of North Carolina at Charlotte has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 24.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 15,610 | 10,004 | 64.1% | 3,319 |
| 2015–16 | 16,383 | 10,372 | 63.3% | 3,452 |
| 2016–17 | 17,518 | 10,866 | 62% | 3,453 |
| 2017–18 | 16,696 | 10,992 | 65.8% | 3,373 |
| 2018–19 | 17,209 | 11,501 | 66.8% | 3,708 |
| 2019–20 | 21,868 | 14,225 | 65% | 3,653 |
| 2020–21 | 19,949 | 15,866 | 79.5% | 3,999 |
| 2021–22 | 20,366 | 16,180 | 79.4% | 4,256 |
| 2022–23 | 21,355 | 17,007 | 79.6% | 4,157 |
| 2023–24 | 22,699 | 18,208 | 80.2% | 4,501 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 12,707 | 10,399 | 81.8% |
| Men | 9,992 | 7,809 | 78.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–650 | 21% |
| SAT Math | 560–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–27 | 32% |
How University of North compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of North Carolina at Charlotte's acceptance rate?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte's acceptance rate is 80.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (18,208 admitted of 22,699 applicants).
Is University of North Carolina at Charlotte test optional?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte received 22,699 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 18,208.
What SAT score do you need for University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
Admitted students at University of North Carolina at Charlotte typically scored 550–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of North Carolina at Charlotte getting harder to get into?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 64.1% in 2014–15 to 80.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.charlotte.edu/.