Student Success

We’re laser-focused on helping our students thrive. Programs like 49erNext are giving transfer students a clearer path to success. We’re expanding advising, building community, creating exciting new academic programs, and putting support where students need it most.

+78.5%
Increase in 4-year graduation rate (Past Decade)
#1 in NC
Minority student bachelor’s degrees
8,970
Degrees and Graduate Certificates Awarded (Record)
85%
First-year Retention Rate
90%
Increased scholarships by 90% over 5 years
$8.5M
scholarships awarded this year (Record)
40%
Professional academic advising team expanded by 40%
25%
growth in honors college enrollment
87%
Recent graduates are employed or pursuing education 6 months post-graduation
73%
of students benefit from financial aid
400+
student organizations

Long-Term Success: Building Community through UTOP

Added 21 new professional advisors to support students

UNC Charlotte Students Show Elementary Schoolers Path to Higher Success

Engineering Students Designing Bridges in Western N.C. After Hurricane Helene

Class of 2025: Tassel Turning and Future Focused

First-Generation Excellence Awards