Rising Rankings

Charlotte has surged in national prominence, climbing to #81 among U.S. public universities and rising 76 spots in overall standings over the past 5 years (U.S. News & World Report). The University also ranks #45 among the nation’s innovative schools, and is the only public university in North Carolina to rank in this category.

20
USNWR Top 100 Graduate Program Rankings
#3
in US – Best Online Bachelor’s Programs
#81
Public University Ranking (USNWR)
1 of 3
public universities in NC to rank in nation’s top 100
Top 10
Listed among the top 10 fastest rising universities in the nation since 2020
#45
among the nation’s most innovative schools (USNWR)
#1
in NC – Part-time MBA
#8
in the U.S. for B.S. in Computer Science, cybersecurity concentration (Cybersecurity Guide)
Charlotte: Rising Star in New National Rankings

Designated a Carnegie R1 research university (2025)

UNC Charlotte receives highest U.S. News rankings in history

Graduate programs continue climb in U.S. News rankings