Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Online | queens.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Queens University of Charlotte occupies a tree-lined campus in the historic Myers Park neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, situated three miles from the city's central business district. Founded in 1857 as a women's college by the Presbyterian Church, the institution evolved into a comprehensive co-educational university in 1987 while maintaining its private, liberal arts foundation. The campus features Georgian-style architecture across its 25-acre main campus, with traditional residence halls housing the majority of undergraduate students. Queens is recognized for its business programs through the McColl School of Business, its arts and sciences curriculum, and its communication studies program, which includes a nationally competitive journalism track. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Queens Royals, with notable strength in swimming and diving programs that have earned multiple national championships.
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Value
Queens is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Queens University of Charlotte within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#286 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#209 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#5 in Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
#314 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1110/1300 |
| ACT | 24/29 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.41 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Sep 7, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,495 |
| Room and Board | $16,488 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,617 |
| Total One Year Cost | $67,390 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 48% |
| Business | 11% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Communication | 7% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199412 IPEDS survey data for Queens University of Charlotte.
Current students may use the Queens University of Charlotte GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025