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Queens University of Charlotte

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Charlotte, North Carolina 28274

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Queens University of Charlotte is a private institution in Charlotte with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1223, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,673 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,786.

Established
1857
Motto
Non ministrari sed ministrare
Mascot
Rex the Royal
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA's Division I program nationally; regionally
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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68%Acceptance
1223SAT Avg
1,362Students
9:1Student:Faculty
66%Grad Rate
$57,673Earnings 10yr
$27,786Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Queens University of Charlotte Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1223

Reading & WritingMid: 575
560650
MathMid: 574
550650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2429

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

67.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1223

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$43,285
Room & Board$16,488
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$56,944
Average Net Price$27,786
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,332
$30–48K$23,207
$48–75K$24,168
$75–110K$28,378
$110K+$31,276

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,786

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (66)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,362
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Black 14%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 3%
Int'l 13%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.9%
Freshman Retention75.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,170
8 Years$49,415
10 Years$57,673

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,100
Men
$60,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#17
Washington Monthly
#465

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Queens Royals

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from NC state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
3 mi(5 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
130 mi(225 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
226 mi(392 min)

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