First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | January 3, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | March 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: web.archive.org · checked September 30, 2026
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 |
|---|---|
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 42 |
| Small Business Administration/Management | 27 |
| Business Administration and Management | 13 |
| Culinary Science/Culinology | 9 |
| Psychology | 9 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 8 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 7 |
| Accounting and Finance | 5 |
Show the other 8 majors
| Fashion Merchandising | 5 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | 3 |
| Food Technology and Processing | 2 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 2 |
| General Studies | 1 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 1 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 1 |
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA) · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
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 18.2 of 20
Elevation
697 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
$2,460 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 University1 mi
- Queens University of Charlotte3 mi
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte8 mi
- Belmont Abbey College11 mi
- Davidson College18 mi
- Winthrop University23 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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