Tuition + Admissions

MACC program Tuition

~$24,500
Tuition for full-time North Carolina residents
~$46,000
Tuition for non-residents of North Carolina
~$26,000
Tuition for part-time North Carolina residents

These are estimated figures for the total program cost. A detailed breakdown of the MACC program tuition and fees is available by visiting Niner Central.  For information on qualifying as a resident of North Carolina for tuition purposes, visit the NC Residency Determination Service.

MACC Program Tuition Assistance

The Belk College of Business offers a limited number of program-based funding opportunities.

  • Those who apply before the Priority Deadline are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships.
  • Those who wish to be considered for graduate assistantships should check the appropriate box in their application indicating their interest and apply before the Priority Deadline.
  • Please note that funding opportunities are highly competitive, so it is uncommon for programs to offer them to students who apply after the Priority Deadline.
    • Priority Deadline for Fall: March 1

University scholarship opportunities may be found in NinerScholars Portal and additional on-campus assistantships and other on-campus work may be found in Hire-A-Niner. The Graduate School also maintains a repository of information on funding.

Additional information on financial aid and student loans is available on Niner Central’s website.

MACC program Admissions

All applicants seeking admission to the Master of Accountancy program must fulfill the University’s general requirements for graduate admission at the Master’s level.  Additional requirements for admission into the program include:

  • Completed online application
    • Statement of purpose (essay)
    • Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic or professional qualifications
    • Transcript(s) of all academic work attempted beyond high school
    • Satisfactory test scores on the GMAT or GRE or GMAT/GRE waiver
    • Resume 
  • Possession of a U.S. Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university. Students with non-accounting undergraduate backgrounds should complete an undergraduate degree in accounting before applying to the program. Similarly, students without a U.S. accounting undergraduate degree should also plan to complete an U.S. accounting undergraduate degree program before applying to the program.
  • An overall grade point average of at least 3.0 on the applicant’s previous work beyond high school
See the graduate catalog

GMAT/GRE Waiver

Prospective MACC students who meet certain requirements may be eligible to receive a testing waiver. However, it is not guaranteed that a waiver will be granted. To be eligible to request a GMAT/GRE waiver, candidates must fully satisfy the following requirements:

  • UNC Charlotte undergraduate accounting students: 3.0 or higher undergraduate GPA (UGPA), 3.0 or higher UGPA from 3000 and 4000 accounting level courses, and must also provide letters of recommendation from three 3-credit 3000 and/or 4000 accounting professors.
  • Undergraduate accounting majors at other universities: 3.0 or higher undergraduate GPA (UGPA), 3.0 or higher UGPA from upper-level accounting level courses, and must also provide letters of recommendation from three upper-level accounting professors.

Waivers must be requested from the Master of Accountancy Graduate Program Director when submitting the completed application.  All GMAT/GRE waivers are at the discretion of the Master of Accountancy Graduate Program Director.  If candidates are unable to secure the waiver, they will be required to submit official GMAT/GRE test scores in their Master of Accountancy application.

Applying for a GMAT/GRE Waiver

To apply for the GMAT/GRE waiver, candidates will need to complete a two-part process:

  1. Complete the GMAT/GRE Waiver form.
  2. Create a Master of Accountancy application via the UNC Charlotte Graduate School’s online application portal. You will need to submit your completed application (omitting the testing section).

After you’ve submitted your application, the program will pull your file for review and let you know of our decision. All GMAT/GRE waivers are at the discretion of the Master of Accountancy Graduate Program Director. If candidates are unable to secure the GMAT/GRE waiver, they will be required to submit official GMAT/GRE test scores in their Master of Accountancy application. If you have any questions about the waiver process, please contact Kaylie Scanlon.

Application deadlines

The MACC program admits students throughout the year on a rolling basis. Final application deadlines are:

  • August 1 – Fall Admission
  • May 1 – Summer Admission

The application process is managed by the UNC Charlotte Graduate School. Applications will continue to be reviewed on an ongoing basis as space permits. Enrollment is limited, so students are encouraged to apply early.

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