Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · Large city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 62.1%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 4,357
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 2,949
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 399
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 14%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 67%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 68%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 560–670
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 580–670
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 20–27
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 17% / 15%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- considered
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $65,742
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $45,846
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $45,846
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,000
- Students with federal loans
- 70%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 61%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 74%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $53,907
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $57,673
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 1,211
- Graduate students
- 374
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 9 : 1
- Women
- 62%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 24%
- Full-time faculty
- 56%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Daniel G. Lugo
- Main phone
- (704) 337-2200
- Address
- 1900 Selwyn Ave, Charlotte, NC 28274
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 15 | — |
| Early Action | December 1 | Before end of calendar year |
| Regular Decision | February 14 | — |
Also admits on a rolling basis.
- Apply with
- Common App, Own application
- Application fee
- Free
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Recommendations
- Optional
Testing: Test-optional except BSN Direct Admit (SAT 1100+ or ACT 22+)
Financial aid policies
- FAFSA only, no CSS Profile
- Merit scholarships: All applicants automatically considered; admission application serves as scholarship application
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: queens.edu, queens.edu, queens.edu, queens.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.