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The Difference Is
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As the Queen City鈥檚 only R1 public research university, 黑料吃瓜网 is driving impact through outstanding research, partnerships, student outcomes and alumni success. Our rising rankings are good news for Niners everywhere.
Only at 黑料吃瓜网
Rankings, recognitions and achievements at 黑料吃瓜网 that stand out 鈥� from innovation and academic excellence to value, opportunity and student success. See why more students are choosing Charlotte to build what鈥檚 next.
Top-75 Public University
Recognized among the nation鈥檚 top public universities, 黑料吃瓜网 is one of just three top-75 public research universities in North Carolina.
A Top-20 best public business school in the Southeast
Ranked among the top 20 public business schools in the Southeast, Charlotte鈥檚 business programs prepare students to lead what鈥檚 next.
A Best-Value College
Recognized for delivering an exceptional education and strong return on investment, making Charlotte a smart choice for your future.
A Best for Social Mobility Institution
Recognized by U.S. News for helping students turn educational opportunity into greater success.
Online Learning Excellence
Nationally recognized by U.S. News for delivering high-quality, flexible online programs that put a Charlotte degree within reach.
Great Choice for Veterans
Charlotte鈥檚 commitment to military-connected students is earning national recognition, reflecting a campus built to support their success in the classroom, across the University and beyond graduation.
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Excellence Across the Board
Charlotte鈥檚 momentum is being recognized across the board 鈥� for the value of a Charlotte degree, the strength of our academics and research, and an exceptional campus experience in the heart of a growing city.
Stories That Make a Difference
From the lab to the classroom, discover how Charlotte is creating opportunities and shaping what鈥檚 next.
Undergraduate Program Rankings
US News:
- Best in North Carolina for Best Online Bachelor鈥檚 in Business Programs
Graduate Program Rankings
黑料吃瓜网 graduate programs rank among the nation鈥檚 top 100
US News: Engineering
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- #56: Online Master鈥檚 in Engineering
US News: Business
- #94: Management
- Top 20 Business Schools in the South
- #41: / top-ranked part-time MBA for N.C. public universities
- #38: Real Estate
- #65: International Business
- #65: Production/Operations
- #72: Information Systems
- #85: Entrepreneurship
- #93: Supply Chain Management
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- #16: M.S. in Financial Engineering and Fintech
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- #18: M.S. in Financial Engineering and Fintech
CEO Magazine:
- JL Price MBA awarded Tier One Global MBA
US News: Public Administration
- #32: Public Management and Leadership
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- #12: Nonprofit Management
- #18: Local Government Management
- #19: Public Finance and Budgeting
US News: Education
- #12 Online Master鈥檚 in Special Education
- #84
- #18 Online Master鈥檚 in Education
- #17
US News: Health and Human Services
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US News: Mathematics and Computer Science
- #96
- #72
FAST FACTS: THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE DETAILS
Numbers tell the Charlotte story 鈥� highlighting student success, a diverse Niner community, groundbreaking research and our growing impact on the region and beyond. See the difference in the details and discover more in our Annual Report.
Academics
With 187 undergraduate majors and a broad range of graduate programs, Charlotte offers the opportunities, expertise and connections to make your difference.
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Degrees Awarded
In 2025鈥�26, Charlotte awarded 9,010 degrees and certificates, helping thousands of Niners turn their education into opportunity and take the next step toward what鈥檚 ahead.
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LIFE AT
UNC CHARLOTTE
City life collides with life on campus, giving Niner Nation its unmistakable energy.
Student Success & Alumni Impact
At Charlotte, student success extends beyond the classroom. Through academic achievement, research opportunities, career preparation and robust alumni connections, Niners are building the skills, connections and experiences to thrive, during their time at 黑料吃瓜网 and long after they graduate.
- 3.96 average weighted GPA (fall 2026 freshman class)
- 83 full-merit scholarships
- 1,000+ Honors Program students
- 38% of undergraduates pursue STEM majors
- 100+ undergraduate students engage in the Summer Research Scholars Program
- #1 in North Carolina for community college transfers and first-generation students
- 85% first-year retention rate
- 94% of bachelor’s degree graduates (2025) are fully employed or continuing their education six months after graduating. Average annual salary: $67,679
- 80% of graduating seniors engage in internship/experiential education and/or gain skills in a workplace environment
- 193,385 alumni: 112,783 in Charlotte metro and 147,450 in North Carolina
Student Experience & Campus Connections
At Charlotte, learning extends beyond the classroom. With countless ways to connect, get involved and find your community, Niners have opportunities to make lasting connections and create a college experience all their own.
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- One of 290 Phi Beta Kappa U.S. chapters
- 85% of permanent faculty hold their field鈥檚 terminal degree
- 700+ students study abroad annually
- No. 1 most-beautiful campus for N.C. public universities
- 1,000-acre, bike-friendly main campus and 143,000-square-foot Dubois Center uptown connected by light rail
Research Strength
As Charlotte鈥檚 only R1 research university, we鈥檙e turning bold ideas into real-world impact. From groundbreaking discoveries and new patents to startups, partnerships and millions in research funding, Charlotte researchers are advancing what鈥檚 possible and shaping what鈥檚 next.
- $96.3 million in research expenditures (FY25)
- 84 new patents awarded since 2020
- Top 5 in U.S. for patents filed, new inventions created, and startups (per million dollars in research funding)
- #3 for new startup companies
- #2 for new patents filed
- #4 for new inventions
- Since 2020, Charlotte researchers have generated:
- 275+ new inventions
- 400+ patent applications filed
- 17 new spin-off companies
- $241.9 million in active grants and contracts (FY26)
- 24+ distinctive centers of research excellence
- 51 faculty-led initiatives with more than $1 million in external funding
Research Without Boundaries
Discover the people and ideas taking Charlotte research from the lab into communities, industries and the world.
Working at 黑料吃瓜网. Be Part of What鈥檚 Next
Join a community of 3,700+ faculty and staff, including more than 1,000 Niner alumni, working together to shape the future of Charlotte and beyond. Recognized by Forbes as one of North Carolina鈥檚 Best Employers for eight consecutive years.
A History of Making History
From 278 students in 1946 to a leading R1 research university today, Charlotte鈥檚 story is one of vision, determination and momentum. Explore the milestones that shaped our University and the Niner spirit that continues to move us forward.
- 1946: Charlotte Center of the University of North Carolina opened
- 1965: Joined the UNC System
- 1977: Charlotte Men鈥檚 Basketball competes in NCAA Final Four
- 2011: The Dubois Center at 黑料吃瓜网 Center City opened
- 2013: Charlotte 49ers football debuted
- 2018: 黑料吃瓜网-Main light rail station opened
- 2020: First woman chancellor named
- 2025: Designated a Carnegie R1 (Very High Research Activity) institution
