- Acceptance rate: 62% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 560–670 reading and writing, 580–670 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–27 composite
- Average net price: $27,178 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Queens University of Charlotte reported: an acceptance rate of 62% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 20–27.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Queens University of Charlotte reviews each application.
Queens University of Charlotte GPA requirements
Queens University of Charlotte requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Queens University of Charlotte hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Queens University of Charlotte acceptance rate
Queens University of Charlotte admitted 2,919 of 4,702 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 62%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Queens University of Charlotte is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Charlotte, North Carolina, with 1,225 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Queens University of Charlotte in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 560 | 620 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 600 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT English | 20 | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1206 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Queens University of Charlotte looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Queens University of Charlotte awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,178 a year at Queens University of Charlotte in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Queens University of Charlotte?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Queens University of Charlotte admitted 62% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can I get into Queens University of Charlotte with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Queens University of Charlotte admitted 62% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do Queens University of Charlotte students have?
The middle 50% of Queens University of Charlotte's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 560–670 in reading and writing and 580–670 in math; ACT composite 20–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What percent of applicants does Queens University of Charlotte accept?
Queens University of Charlotte's acceptance rate was 62% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,919 of 4,702 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Queens University of Charlotte?
Check Queens University of Charlotte's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Queens University of Charlotte was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 13% sent SAT scores and 11% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Queens University of Charlotte look for?
Queens University of Charlotte requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into Queens University of Charlotte?
A lot: Queens University of Charlotte requires high school GPA, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school record, high school class rank, recommendations, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Queens University of Charlotte cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $27,178 a year at Queens University of Charlotte in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Queens University of Charlotte if a parent went there?
Yes. Queens University of Charlotte considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Queens University of Charlotte accept AP credit?
Yes. Queens University of Charlotte awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Queens University of Charlotte's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Queens University of CharlotteU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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