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Queens University of Charlotte

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Charlotte, North Carolina 28274

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
Division
Division I

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1223

Reading & WritingMid: 575
560650
MathMid: 574
550650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2429

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

55.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.4%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (66)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

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
10 Years$57,673

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#17
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#465
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Queens Royals

Athletic teams

History & Fun Facts

  • History Founded in 1857 as the Charlotte Female Institute, this private school was originally located at College and 9th streets in what is now Uptown Charlotte.
  • Elizabeth Webb Long operated the school as Long's Seminary from 1891 to 1896.
  • The school affiliated with the Presbyterian Synod of North Carolina in 1896 and changed its name to the Presbyterian College for Women.
  • This liberal arts college moved to 600-616 North College Street on the corner of 9th Street in Charlotte.
  • The college moved to fifty-acres in Myers Park in 1912 and changed its name to Queen's College.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLT Charlotte6 mi
RDU Raleigh-Durham125 mi
ATL Atlanta231 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA722 mi · ~20h 51m drive
New York, NY533 mi · ~15h 24m drive
Hartford, CT633 mi · ~18h 17m drive
Providence, RI685 mi · ~19h 47m drive
Albany, NY640 mi · ~18h 29m drive
Syracuse, NY598 mi · ~17h 17m drive
Rochester, NY577 mi · ~16h 40m drive
Buffalo, NY542 mi · ~15h 39m drive
Philadelphia, PA452 mi · ~13h 3m drive
Pittsburgh, PA366 mi · ~10h 34m drive
Harrisburg, PA412 mi · ~11h 54m drive
Newark, NJ527 mi · ~15h 13m drive
Washington, DC331 mi · ~9h 34m drive
Baltimore, MD366 mi · ~10h 34m drive
Atlanta, GA226 mi · ~6h 32m drive
Charlotte, NC3 mi · ~5 min drive
Raleigh, NC130 mi · ~3h 45m drive
Miami, FL652 mi · ~18h 50m drive
Orlando, FL461 mi · ~13h 19m drive
Tampa, FL509 mi · ~14h 42m drive
Nashville, TN340 mi · ~9h 49m drive
New Orleans, LA648 mi · ~18h 43m drive
Richmond, VA249 mi · ~7h 12m drive
Chicago, IL590 mi · ~17h 3m drive
Detroit, MI508 mi · ~14h 41m drive
Minneapolis, MN941 mi · ~27h 11m drive
St. Louis, MO569 mi · ~16h 26m drive
Kansas City, MO803 mi · ~23h 12m drive
Indianapolis, IN430 mi · ~12h 25m drive
Columbus, OH350 mi · ~10h 7m drive
Cleveland, OH438 mi · ~12h 39m drive
Milwaukee, WI661 mi · ~19h 6m drive
Dallas, TX929 mi · ~26h 50m drive
Houston, TX925 mi · ~26h 43m drive
Austin, TX1038 mi · ~29h 59m drive
San Antonio, TX1104 mi · ~31h 54m drive
Los Angeles, CA2116 mi · ~61h 8m drive
San Francisco, CA2298 mi · ~66h 23m drive
San Diego, CA2078 mi · ~60h 2m drive
Seattle, WA2283 mi · ~65h 57m drive
Portland, OR2287 mi · ~66h 4m drive
Denver, CO1357 mi · ~39h 12m drive
Phoenix, AZ1780 mi · ~51h 25m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1725 mi · ~49h 50m drive
Honolulu, HI4674 mi · ~135h 2m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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