PrivateUrbanQueens University of Charlotte
Queens
Charlotte, North Carolina 28274
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Queens Royals
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
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1223
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (66)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NC state average + large city premium