#252 University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Despite being one of the largest universities in the state, the University of North Carolina, Charlotte provides students with individualized experiences through a robust curriculum. Undergraduates can choose from over 170 majors across seven colleges. Popular programs include computer science, communication studies and health management. The university has doubled its research expenditures over the last five years, and 90% of graduated students have participated in research or internships. UNC Charlotte offers a number of

merit scholarships, including the Levine Scholars, which covers the cost of attendance and four summer experiences, and major-specific awards like the Albert Engineering Leadership Scholars Program and the Belk Scholars Program in Business Analytics. About 84% of the class of 2020 are either employed or in graduate school, with the majority remaining in North Carolina.