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Enrollment Growth

More students than ever are choosing UNC Charlotte. Fall 2024 enrollment hit an all-time high of more than 31,000 students. We’re welcoming more first-generation students, more transfer students, and more graduate students who are seeking opportunity and excellence right here in Charlotte.

31,091
Fall 2024 Total Enrollment
(record)
4,657
First-time-in-college students
(fall 2024)(record)
16.5%
FTIC (first time in college)
enrollment has increased by 16.5% over the last 4 years
3.93
Average GPA
of incoming freshman class
85%
First-Year Retention Rate
11%
Increase in Transfer Enrollment
#1 in NC
Community College Transfer Students
#1 in NC
Pell Student Enrollment
33%
of Undergrads
are first-generation college students
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Enrollment Record
UNC Charlotte sets historic enrollment record
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Celebrating Transfer Students
Charlotte observes National Transfer Student Week
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