Tuition + Admissions

M.S. in Real Estate Tuition

~$30,000
Tuition for part-time North Carolina residents
~$55,000
Tuition for part-time non-residents of North Carolina

These are estimated figures for the total program cost which includes the Belk College tuition increment. A detailed breakdown of the M.S. in Real Estate 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.

M.S. in Real Estate Tuition Assistance

We typically award between $70,000 – $90,000 in scholarships each year to a student class of approximately 30 students. Awards range from $1,000 – $20,000 per student each year and are awarded based on merit, affiliation with trade organization groups and other qualifying factors. 

There may also be scholarship opportunities for many qualifying students. The NinerScholars Portal opens each year in late October. Newly admitted students who will begin classes in the fall 2025 semester, and continuing students are eligible to apply for scholarships that, if awarded, will be credited to the student’s account for the 2025-26 academic year.

  • After logging in, you’ll receive a customized list of scholarships that you may be eligible to apply for. Criteria, required materials and deadlines will be clearly listed for each scholarship.
  • Students admitted for spring 2025 will need to wait until classes start on January 13, 2026 to log into the NinerScholars Portal, since scholarships for spring 2025 have already been awarded.
  • Scholarships being applied for in the current cycle, if awarded, will be credited to the student’s account for the 2025-26 academic year (fall 2025, spring 2026).
  • For specific questions, please contact the Belk College of Business Graduate Programs Office. 
go to the ninerscholars portal

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

M.S. in real estate Admissions

The Childress Klein Center for Real Estate seeks a diverse group of students from the fields of business, architecture, engineering, urban planning, economics, geography, and other related fields. Applications are holistically evaluated on a number of factors, including past academic performance, GRE/GMAT scores, work experience and recommendations.

All applicants seeking admission to the M.S. in Real Estate 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 the applicant’s personal and professional qualifications
    • Unofficial transcript(s) of all academic work attempted beyond high school. An official transcript must be submitted if an applicant is offered admission.
    • A satisfactory score on the GRE/GMAT test unless approved for a GMAT/GRE Waiver
    • Resume or a description of work experience. If you are a member of any local real estate industry organizations, please make sure you include these on your resume
  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Prerequisite courses in Financial Management and Micro + Macro Economics. For more information, please contact the MSRE Program Director, Daniel Wright
see the graduate catalog
M.S. in Real Estate + MBA Dual Degree Admissions

Students must apply to each program separately and be admitted to both programs by the published census date of the third semester (including Summer).  No admission requirements established by the Graduate School or by either individual program may be waived. See the Real Estate, M.S.R.E. and Business Administration, MBA sections of the Graduate Catalog for individual program admission requirements.

Real Estate Finance and Development Concentration, MBA

In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, the following are required for the MBA program at UNC Charlotte:

  • A satisfactory score on the TOEFL, IELTS or Duollingo examination for students whose native language is not English or that have not received a degree from a U.S. institution
  • A generally satisfactory undergraduate record from a college or university accredited by an accepted accredited body
  • A satisfactory score on the GMAT or GRE
  • A full resume or a description of significant work experience
Graduate Certificate in Real Estate and Development

In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, the following are required for the Graduate Certificate in Real Estate and Development:

  • A generally satisfactory undergraduate record from an accredited college or university
  • Basic proficiency in using spreadsheet computer software
  • Completion of Fundamentals of Financial Accounting and Financial Management or its equivalent
  • A minimum of six years of business experience is strongly preferred

Note: MBA students concentrating in real estate finance and development are ineligible to enroll in the Graduate Certificate in Real Estate and Development program.

Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis. Participants may enroll for the first time in Fall, Spring, or Summer terms.

GMAT/GRE Waiver

The GMAT/GRE requirement may be waived for applicants who meet the following criteria:

  • Option A: Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA (graduate or undergraduate) from an accredited institution. Only candidates with significant quantitative coursework will be considered.
  • Option B: Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (graduate or undergraduate) from an accredited institution. Candidates must possess 5 years of professional experience in a relative field or military experience that demonstrates applied and analytical skills (significant leadership experience is a plus).

All GMAT/GRE waivers are at the discretion of the M.S. in Real Estate Program Committee. Meeting the minimum requirements to request a waiver does not mean an automatic waiver of the test, nor does it guarantee later acceptance into the program.

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. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your updated resume and all unofficial transcripts to our waiver review portal.

If you are unable to secure the GMAT/GRE waiver, you will be required to submit official GMAT/GRE test scores in your M.S. in Real Estate application. If you have any questions about the waiver process, please contact the Assistant Director of Enrollment for the MSRE program, Kimberly McLaurin.

International Admissions

In addition to all of the requirements listed above, international applicants must submit an official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score. 

  • TOEFL: Minimum score of 83 internet-based is required 
  • IELTS: Minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required 
  • Duolingo: Minimum score of 115 is required.

International applicants should refer to the International Admissions website for deadlines and additional admissions information.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

The M.S. in Real Estate and Graduate Certificate in Real Estate and Development programs admit students throughout the year on a rolling basis.

Priority Deadlines

  • March 1 – Fall Admission
  • October 1 – Spring Admission

Final Deadlines

  • August 1 – Fall Admission
  • December 1 – Spring Admission

Applicants who apply by the priority deadlines are considered for first round funding. As the start of the semester approaches each year, the opportunity for funding diminishes, so APPLY EARLY.

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.