First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | October 30, 2026 | November 6, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 55 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 37 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 25 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 22 |
| Psychology | 21 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 20 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 19 |
| Accounting | 11 |
Show the other 16 majors
| Finance | 10 |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 8 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 7 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 6 |
| English Language and Literature | 5 |
| History | 5 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Data Analytics | 2 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 2 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 1 |
| Biochemistry | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
2,883,370 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
Nearest hub airport
Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 8.5 of 20
Elevation
721 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
32°F
July high
90°F
Annual snowfall
3.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
49 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,470 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Johnson C Smith University10 mi
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte11 mi
- Queens University of Charlotte13 mi
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte18 mi
- Davidson College20 mi
- Winthrop University22 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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