Queens University of Charlotte

Private · Moderately Selective · NC

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School data & stats

TypePrivate

LocationNC · South

SettingUrban

Undergrads1,211

Student:faculty9:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate52.6%

6-yr grad rate61.3%

Drop-out rate25.9%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$46k

Out-of-state tuition$46k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity47.9%

Gender diversity61.6%

International12.2%

IdentityPresbyterian Church (USA)

Overview

Queens University of Charlotte is a private university with Presbyterian roots, located in the leafy Myers Park neighborhood of one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Small classes and a hands-on approach to career preparation define the undergraduate experience.

Academics

Business, communication, and nursing are Queens' strongest programs, and required internships mean students leave with real work experience attached to their major rather than it being an optional add-on. Charlotte's banking and finance industry gives the business program particular relevance, with the city's corporate presence supplying both internship sites and eventual employers.

Campus & student life

The Myers Park setting is quiet and residential, distinct from downtown Charlotte, but the city's growth and industry base are close enough to shape student life and career preparation without campus itself feeling urban. Small class sizes keep a college-town feel intact even inside a growing city.

Getting in

Queens reviews applicants holistically, and its emphasis on required internships and career preparation means admissions officers pay attention to signs of initiative and professional interest, not just grades and test scores.

After graduation

Charlotte's banking and corporate sector is a genuine pipeline for Queens graduates, particularly out of the business program, giving the university a regional reputation for placing students directly into the city's finance and corporate employers.

Worth knowing

The required-internship model means students should expect career preparation built into the curriculum from early on, not something they have to seek out independently in their junior or senior year.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate62.1%

Enrolled mid-50%SAT 1140–1340 · ACT 20–27

Test policyoptional

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

Early actionNov 15

Early decisionNov 15

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Applying