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Your chances of getting into Queens University of Charlotte

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

71.3%
Admission Difficulty for Queens University of Charlotte
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Queens is 71.3%.  Its admission rate is the 27th lowest in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Queens and can you get accepted?

Queens is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 2,248 out of the 3,154 who applied were admitted.

Queens University of Charlotte typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.41. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Queens University of Charlotte you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.41 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1170 on the SAT
  • Score 25 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Queens GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.41*

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Queens University of Charlotte?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Queens are to have around a 3.41 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Queens accepts 71% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Queens is 3.41 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #24 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Queens is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.41 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Queens SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Queens University of Charlotte. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 25% of students submitted SAT scores and 21% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1080-1255

Applicants Submitting SAT 

25%
SAT Scores for Queens University of Charlotte
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 540
Math 25th Percentile 540
Composite 25th Percentile 1080
SAT Scores for Queens University of Charlotte
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 630
Math 75th Percentile 625
Composite 75th Percentile 1255
Average SAT Score 1170

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Queens University of Charlotte?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Queens is 1170 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1080-1255. Students who get into Queens University of Charlotte score in the top 45 percent of all SAT test takers..  Queens ranks #14 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1170 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Queens regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1080 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1080, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 990, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Queens University of Charlotte is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1167, you have around a 71% chance of being admitted. A 1255 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 82% chance of getting in.

Queens University of Charlotte admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1255 and Above Good >82%
1167 to 1255 Avg + 71%-82%
1080 to 1167 Avg - 56%-71%
993 to 1080 Reach 41%-56%
Less than 993 Low <41%
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Queens ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

22-29 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

21%
ACT Scores for Queens University of Charlotte
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 21
Math 25th Percentile 21
Composite 25th Percentile 22
ACT Scores for Queens University of Charlotte
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 29
Math 75th Percentile 27
Composite 75th Percentile 29
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Queens?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Queens is 25, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 22 and 29.  The school ranks #10 in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 25. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 22 and score in the score in the top 37 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

21 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Queens University of Charlotte.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Queens University of Charlotte is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Queens for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 25 score has around 71% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 84% with a 29 ACT score.

Queens University of Charlotte admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >84%
25 to 29 Avg + 71%-84%
22 to 25 Avg - 59%-71%
19 to 22 Reach 45%-59%
Less than 19 Low <45%
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High School Class Rank

74% of Queens University of Charlotte freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 37% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Queens University of Charlotte students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 9.77%
Top 25% of class 36.78%
Top 50% of class 74%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Queens University of Charlotte admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,177 977 3,154
Accepted 1,538 710 2,248
Acceptance Rate 71% 73% 71%
Enrolled 174 129 303
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 18% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Sep 7, 2024

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Sep 7, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Queens University of Charlotte is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Queens University of Charlotte and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Queens University of Charlotte Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Queens University of Charlotte
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Queens is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.41 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1170 on the SAT and 25 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

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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.

Last updated February 24, 2024