Carnegie R1 Status

We did it – Top-Tier R1 Research Status! This designation ushers in a bold new era of research, innovation, and impact. And it wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing work of our faculty researchers and our incredible industry partners.

USNWR TOP 100 Graduate

program rankings

In US

best online bachelors programs

#81

(USNWR)

public university ranking

150

New Inventions

created in the past 5 years (#11 in the US per research dollar)(AUTM)

Best Online

bachelors programs

Startups

in the past 5 years

In The US

for new startup companies per research dollar (AUTM 2024)

In the US

for new patents filed per research dollar (AUTM 2024)

over $1B

Economic Impact

to Charlotte region

R1 Carnegie Classification

UNC Charlotte awarded R1 Carnegie classification, the highest recognition for research universities.

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Researchers Honored

Researchers honored with induction into Million Dollar Research Circle

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Honoring Innovation

UNC Charlotte hosts Inaugural Invention of the Year Awards

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Super Fab Lab

UNC Charlotte is first public university in the U.S. to open a Super Fab Lab

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