Queens University of Charlotte
1900 Selwyn Ave, Charlotte, United StatesOverview of Queens University of Charlotte
About this school
- www.queens.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
645
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,641
- Men:502 (30.6%)
- Women:1,139 (69.4%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Queens University of Charlotte is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | - | - |
History | 3 | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | September 6 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 1900 Selwyn Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Charlotte, NC 28274-0002 |
Phone | (704) 337-2212 |
Fax | (704) 337-2403 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | March 1 |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Not reported |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | November 1 |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | December 1 |
Early Action Notification | Not reported |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
Factor | Importance |
---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 67% of 2,111 applicants were admitted |
Women | 68% of 1,589 applicants were admitted |
Men | 66% of 522 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 316 (22%) of 1,417 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 202 (19%) of 1,073 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 114 (33%) of 344 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.71 |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
Sat Critical Reading | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 23 average |21-26 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 6% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 42% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 47% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 6% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $33,532 (73.89809590973202%)
- Room & Board: - $11,844 (26.101904090267983%)
- Other Expences: - Not reported
- Tuition & Fees: - Not reported
Payment Plans
Queens University of Charlotte accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url | Not reported |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Not reported |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning February 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
Forms Required | Filing Cost |
---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002957 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 224 (80.0%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 171 (76.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 171 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 43 (25.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 69% |
Average Award | $22,842 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 171 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,788 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 137 (80.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,811 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 40 (23.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 104 (37.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,563 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,012 (77.3%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 875 (86.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 874 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 177 (20.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 66% |
Average Award | $21,349 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 857 (98.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $17,769 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 753 (86.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,556 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 148 (16.9%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 394 (30.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,303 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | Not reported |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | Not reported |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Business, Communication, Education, Home Economics, Humanities, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Leadership, Memberships, Religious Involvement |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Current Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, First-Generation College Students, International Students, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
127
Part-Time Faculty
187
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
31%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 20% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 45% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 31% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 3% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 1% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 15% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 70% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 15% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 289,684 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 220 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Not available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Queens University of Charlotte provides visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
74.2%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
46.2%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
52.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
53.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (44)
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
- American Literature (United States)
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Chemistry, General
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Graphic Design
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- History, General
- Interior Design
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Music, General
- Nursing Science
- Philosophy
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Sports Communication
- Voice and Opera
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Visual and performing arts
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Executive Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science in Organizational Development, Master of Business Administration, Professional Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Nursing
Master's Programs of Study (12)
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Communication--General
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education
- Interior Design
- Nursing Education
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Nursing--General
- Organizational Management
- Reading Education
- Writing
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
792,862
Nearest Metropolitan Area
95 acres
Environment
Urban environment
Campus Size
Charlotte, NC
Weather
Temperature | 29.6 average low in January, 85.8 average high in September |
Rain | 112 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 8 mile(s) from campus in Charlotte |
Nearest Bus Station | 4 mile(s) from campus in Charlotte |
Nearest Train Station | 4 mile(s) from campus in Charlotte |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
69% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through junior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
31%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Royals, Rex the Lion |
School Colors | Royal blue and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, cheerleading, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Queens University of Charlotte offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, senate, college union board, royal ambassadors, students for black awareness, international club
Sororities
18% of women participate
Fraternities
13% of men participate
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
1,343
Undergraduates
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 3.0% Asian
- 18.8% Black/African-American
- 8.2% Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 58.9% White
- 8.9% Unknown
International Students
6.5% from 58 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
645