UNC Charlotte Receives Highest U.S. News Rankings In History
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte’s ascent reflects significant progress across key U.S. News metrics, including: six-year graduation rate, first-year retention and reduction of graduate debt. The University’s growing research capabilities – particularly in areas such as citation impact – have also contributed.
“At UNC Charlotte, we are setting records as we move toward becoming the nation’s next preeminent public research university,” said Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber. “With record enrollment this fall, record graduation and retention rates, and record research expenditures, there’s an unstoppable momentum at Charlotte. Our rise in the rankings reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff, who are deeply committed to transforming the lives of our students.”
In the public ranking, Charlotte is tied with nine universities at No. 81, including the University of Kansas, the University of Kentucky and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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