| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
22,732 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
19,765 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
2,967 |
| Total graduate students: |
5,251 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
2,419 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
2,832 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
5% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 6.1% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 12.0% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 8.0% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 65.1% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.3% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 2.1% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.2% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 5.8% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 16.7% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 8.7% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 59.8% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.7% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.3% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.6% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
1,000 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Charlotte, NC |
| Population of city/town: |
792,862 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campus located in downtown Charlotte, NC. |
| Online campus map: |
facilities.uncc.edu/
DesignServices/
campus_maps.asp |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (89%)
- sorority housing (3%)
- fraternity housing (1%)
- single-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students (6%)
- special housing for international students (1%)
- other housing including Learning communities.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
78% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
23% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
77% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance mandatory, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
1600 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. Rare books. Architectural drawings. Special collections. Manuscript and map collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Research library, botanical gardens, greenhouse; energy production/infrastructure and innovation centers; research and urban studies institutes. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, Writing resource center. Supplemental instruction. Peer Mentoring. Learning Strategies Workshops. |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
90% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
22 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
1 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
8% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
16 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
7 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
11% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Niner Times, distributed weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
20 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
331 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Alpha Omega, Baha'i Campus Club, Baptist Campus Ministry, Believers in Christ, Believers Love World, Buddhist Philosophies, C4 Charlotte, Campus Bible Fellowship, Campus Crusade for Christ, Campus International Fellowship, Campus Outreach, Catholic Campus Ministry, Chinese Christian Fellowship, Crave student life, Disciples on Campus, Every Nation Campus Ministries Religious, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Hillel, Impact Charlotte, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Jesus Movement, Jewish Awareness Christian, Fellowship Latter-day Saint Student Association, Mission 28, Muslim Student Association, Niner Christian Life, Niner United, ONElife Religious, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Organization of African Students, R3 Campus Ministries, Ratio Christi Student Apologetics Alliance, Reformed University Fellowship, Road To Damascus Campus Outreach, Sacrifice Worship Ministries, Secular Student Alliance, Voices of Eden Gospel Choir, Winning Faith Varsity Ministry, Yesplus Meditation Club, Young Life |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Union, Coalition of 100 Black Women, Feminist Union, Iranian Student Organization, Latin American Student Organization, Middle Eastern Student Society, Native American Student Organization, Palestinian Cultural Organization, People Recognizing Individual Diversity and Equality (PRIDE), Removing Our Obstacles Through Sisterhood (ROOTS), Road to Damascus Campus Outreach, Spectrum, Strong Women, The Undergraduate Association for the Study of Black History, Trans*Port, Women in Shape Dedicating Our Minds, Minority Association of Pre-medical Students (MAPS), National Association of Black Accountants, National Organization of Minority Architecture Students, National Society of Black Engineers, R.E.A.L. Men Minority Mentorship Organization, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, Taiwanese Student Organization, United Black Professionals, Women of Worth (WOW) Network, Alliance of Black School Educators, Out in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics; Indian, Lebanese, and Pakistani Student Associations; Spanish and women in construction clubs |
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| International student organizations: |
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Amnesty International, Association For India's Development, Bridges International, Campus Intern'l Fellowship, Caribbean Connection, Global Leadership Network, Haitians & Friends, HIS International, International Campus Connections, Iranian Student Organization, Latin American Student Organization, Latin American Studies and Spanish Graduate Association, Middle Eastern Student Society, Mothers On the Verge of Excellence (MOVE), Organization of African Students Pakistani Student Association, Saudi Students Organization, Taiwanese Student Organization (TSO), Tan Kap Vini /Teaching Children, Saving Lives (TKV), Triveni; Asian, Bosnian, Chinese, Hmong, Korean American, Muslim, Turkish, and Vietnamese Student Associations; Africana studies, Chinese, German, International, Nihon, and Russian clubs |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Campus Activities Board, ROYA Persian Dance Association, Students Advancing Vigorously for Education, Tantrum Hip Hop Dance Troupe, Financial Management Association, Community of Philosophical Thinkers, Find Yourself in Fashion, Party For Autism, PrimaDonnas In Need of Knowledge (P.I.N.K.), Student Council for Exceptional Children, To Write Love on Her Arms, Collegiate 100, Postsecondary Health Occupations Students of America, American Water Works Association/Water Environment Federation, Alzheimer's Foundation of America on Campus, American Institute of Architecture Students, Charlotte Area Robotics, Game Developers, 49er Rocketry and Projectile Society, American Concrete Institute, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, EPIC Power and Energy Society, Japanese Animation and Manga Society, Urban Student Alliance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Fire And Safety Technologists, Adaa, 49th Security Division, APICS Student Chapter, Model United Nations, Costumes Across Cultures, FAME One, Freethinkers Society, GRADient, Hispanic College Awareness Program, Infinity Modeling, Troupe, Iota Iota Iota, MERGE, My Sister's Keeper, Non-Traditional Student Organization, Transfer Student Organization, Cheer Nation; American medical, collegiate middle level, communication studies, computing machinery/women, computing machinery, criminal justice, and information systems Student Associations; actuarial science, allied health, and EyeCU optometry clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Judith W. Rose,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Kim Whitestone,
Associate Athletic Director |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Associate Athletic Director,
Kim Whitestone,
University of North Carolina at Charlotte,
9201 University City Boulevard |
| School colors: |
green and white |
| School mascot: |
49ers |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Conference USA (Division I) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's cheerleading | yes | NCA |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cheerleading | yes | NCA |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
2% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
15% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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fields, weight rooms, climbing wall, field house, football stadium, golf short game facility, softball complex, swimming pool, ropes courses, biking/jogging/walking paths, fitness studios; activity/recreation and fitness centers; practice and tennis/recreation courts; indoor and outdoor tracks |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, disc golf, flag football, golf, rock climbing, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, water polo |
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| Club sports for men: |
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archery, badminton, baseball, bass fishing, beach volleyball, billiards, cricket, crossfit, disc golf, equestrian sports, fencing, horseback riding, ice hockey, kung fu, lacrosse, laser tag, pool, quidditch, rugby, running, sailing, snowboarding, soccer, spikeball, swimming, table tennis, tae kwon do, trap skeet/sporting clays, triathalon, ultimate Frisbee, weight lifting, wrestling |
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| Club sports for women: |
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archery, badminton, bass fishing, billiards, cricket, crossfit, disc golf, equestrian sports, fencing, horseback riding, kung fu, lacrosse, laser tag, quidditch, rugby, running, sailing, snowboarding, soccer, softball, spikeball, swimming, table tennis, tae kwon do, trap skeet/sporting clays, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting, wrestling |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Charlotte, NC (15 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Concord, NC (8 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Charlotte, NC (8 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Charlotte, NC (near campus) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
24% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Appalachian State University, Campbell University, Charlotte School of Law, Duke University, Liberty University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, University of Georgia, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte, UNC Greensboro, University of South Carolina, Wake Forest University, Western Carolina University, Wingate University, Winston Salem State University. |
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| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Bank of America, Carolinas Healthcare System, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Duke Energy, Lowes, Novant, UNC Charlotte, Wells Fargo. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Seth Avett, musician, The Avett Brothers
- Clay Aiken, singer, Broadway star and first runner up of the second season of American Idol
- Robert A. Niblock, chairman, president, and CEO, Lowe's Companies, Inc.
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