<p>Another reason why UNCC is rated as an up-and-coming university is the first-rate reputation of its School of Architecture. It’s not as old as NC State’s architecture program, but by most standards, UNCC ranks as having the best architecture school in NC. The facilities are amazing, the professors are incredibly dedicated and the students are first-rate. Sure, the campus may lack the ambiance of an older university, but for architecture students, it’s not a factor: they’re working so hard, they don’t have time to waste on other things.
Applicants to UNCC architecture have to go through a rigorous application and interview process. Levels for SAT and GPA are the highest among incoming freshmen.
Most students who are accepted to both programs choose UNCC’s architecture program over that of NCSU.</p>