Queens University of Charlotte

www.queens.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $43,200
    5.91% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $31,839
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    62.1%
    4,702 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,599
    77.8% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    61.3%
    225 Graduates

    About

    Queens University of Charlotte is a higher education institution located in Mecklenburg County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Queens University of Charlotte were Registered Nursing (85 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (34 degrees), and General Psychology (23 degrees).

    In 2024, 592 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Queens University of Charlotte. 69.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (326 degrees), 3.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (96 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Queens University of Charlotte is $43,200, which is $19,200 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Queens University of Charlotte is $43,200, which is $19,200 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,839.

    In 2024, 97% of undergraduate students attending Queens University of Charlotte received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $43,200
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Queens University of Charlotte was $43,200. The cost of tuition at Queens University of Charlotte is $19,200 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $31,839
    2024 Value
    17.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Queens University of Charlotte had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,839. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Queens University of Charlotte grew by 17.1%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $17,981
    Room and Board
    $2,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Queens University of Charlotte was of $17,981 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 22.3% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies increased by 66.7% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    97%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    70%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    97% of undergraduate students at Queens University of Charlotte received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.11% with respect to 2023, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Queens University of Charlotte received 4,702 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 7.92% annual growth. Out of those 4,702 applicants, 2,919 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62.1% acceptance rate.

    There were 1,599 students enrolled at Queens University of Charlotte in 2024. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Queens University of Charlotte has an overall enrollment yield of 8.94%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    62.1%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    2,919
    Accepted Out of 4,702

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Queens University of Charlotte was 62.1% (2,919 admissions from 4,702 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 67.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 7.92%, while admissions declined by 1.02%.

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    SAT Scores

    13%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    33
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    13% of enrolled first-time students at Queens University of Charlotte in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Queens University of Charlotte had a total enrollment of 1,599 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Queens University of Charlotte is 1,244 students and the part-time enrollment is 355. This means that 77.8% of students enrolled at Queens University of Charlotte are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Queens University of Charlotte, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.9% White, 17.6% Black or African American, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3% Asian, 0.375% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.188% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.125% Two or More Races.

    Students enrolled at Queens University of Charlotte in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.8%), followed by White Male (21.1%) and Black or African American Female (10.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.8%), followed by White Male (18.1%) and Black or African American Female (9.42%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    77.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Queens University of Charlotte in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,599 students. The full-time enrollment at Queens University of Charlotte is 1,244 and the part-time enrollment is 355. This means that 77.8% of students enrolled at Queens University of Charlotte are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    74%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Queens University of Charlotte was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Queens University of Charlotte had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      814 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      281 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      200 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Queens University of Charlotte is 50.9% White, 17.6% Black or African American, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3% Asian, 0.375% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.188% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.125% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 63 students (3.94%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 236 more women than men received degrees from Queens University of Charlotte. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Queens University of Charlotte is white (326 degrees awarded). There were 3.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (96 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Queens University of Charlotte is Registered Nursing (85 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (34 degrees) and General Psychology (23 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Queens University of Charlotte, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (64 degrees awarded), Communications (50 degrees), and Biology (34 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Queens University of Charlotte are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,718,592 people), Secondary school teachers (641,045 people), Other managers (447,041 people), Physicians (428,780 people), and Education administrators (360,023 people).

    The most specialized majors at Queens University of Charlotte in 2024 are English (64 degrees awarded), Communications (50 degrees), Biology (34 degrees), Education (59 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (27 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Queens University of Charlotte are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Queens University of Charlotte are English (64 degrees awarded), Communications (50 degrees), Biology (34 degrees), Education (59 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (27 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Queens University of Charlotte are Elementary & secondary schools (3,299,374 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (830,348 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (718,467 people), Computer Systems Design (354,355 people), and Offices of physicians (242,998 people).

    The most specialized majors at Queens University of Charlotte are English (64 degrees awarded), Communications (50 degrees), Biology (34 degrees), Education (59 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (27 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Queens University of Charlotte.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Registered Nursing
      85 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      34 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      23 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Queens University of Charlotte was Registered Nursing with 85 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    178
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    414
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 178 degrees were awarded to men at Queens University of Charlotte, which is 0.43 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (414).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Queens University of Charlotte in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.88 times more than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 73 degrees were awarded to men at Queens University of Charlotte in Registered Nursing, which is 6.08 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    62%
    100% Completion Time
    69%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 62% of students graduating from Queens University of Charlotte completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      326 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      96 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      49 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Queens University of Charlotte is white (326 degrees awarded). There were 3.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (96 degrees).

    5.91% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      354 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      340 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      339 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Queens University of Charlotte is white female (354 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (340 degrees).

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    Operations

    Queens University of Charlotte has an endowment valued at nearly $169M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 16.9M (10%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Queens University of Charlotte had a total salary expenditure of 82.3M. Queens University of Charlotte employs 44 Assistant professors, 34 Professors and 27 Associate professors. Most academics at Queens University of Charlotte are Female Assistant professor (26), Female Associate professor (19), and Male Assistant professor (18).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Queens University of Charlotte are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 80 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 70 employees, and Management with 46 employees.

    Endowment

    $169M
    2024 Endowment
    9.87%
    growth from 2023

    Queens University of Charlotte has an endowment valued at about $169M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Queens University of Charlotte grew 9.87% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $123M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $33.1M
    2024 Salaries
    3.91%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Queens University of Charlotte paid a median of $33.1M in salaries, which represents 40.2% of their overall expenditure ($82.3M) and a 3.91% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.45% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 10.2% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $9.92M
    Instructional Salaries
    123
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Queens University of Charlotte paid a total of $9.92M to 123 employees working as instructors, which represents 30% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Queens University of Charlotte were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 80 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 70 employees, and Management with 46 employees.

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