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Your chances of getting into Queens University of Charlotte

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

69%
Admission Difficulty for Queens University of Charlotte
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Queens is 69%.  Its admission rate is the 22nd lowest in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Queens and can you get accepted?

Queens is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 2,424 out of the 3,503 who applied were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 49 percent on standardized admission tests. Queens University of Charlotte typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.41. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Queens?

69% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Queens University of Charlotte you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.41 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1150 on the SAT
  • Score 23 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Queens University of Charlotte. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 25% of students submitted SAT scores and 24% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

Queens SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1060-1238

Applicants Submitting SAT 

25%
SAT Scores for Queens University of Charlotte
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 530
Math 25th Percentile 530
Composite 25th Percentile 1060
SAT Scores for Queens University of Charlotte
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 620
Math 75th Percentile 618
Composite 75th Percentile 1238
Average SAT Score 1150

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Queens University of Charlotte?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Queens is 1150 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1060-1238. Students who get into Queens University of Charlotte score in the top 49 percent of all SAT test takers..  Queens ranks #15 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1150 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Queens regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1060 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1060, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 970, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Queens University of Charlotte is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1150 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1149, you have around a 69% chance of being admitted. A 1238 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 81% chance of getting in.

Queens University of Charlotte admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1238 and Above Good >81%
1149 to 1238 Avg + 69%-81%
1060 to 1149 Avg - 54%-69%
971 to 1060 Reach 38%-54%
Less than 971 Low <38%
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Queens ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

20-27 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

24%
ACT Scores for Queens University of Charlotte
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 22
Math 25th Percentile 20
Composite 25th Percentile 20
ACT Scores for Queens University of Charlotte
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 30
Math 75th Percentile 27
Composite 75th Percentile 27
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Queens?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Queens is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 20 and 27.  The school ranks #18 in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 20 and score in the score in the top 49 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

24 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Queens University of Charlotte.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Queens University of Charlotte is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Queens for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 69% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 82% with a 27 ACT score.

Queens University of Charlotte admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >82%
23 to 27 Avg + 69%-82%
20 to 23 Avg - 56%-69%
17 to 20 Reach 43%-56%
Less than 17 Low <43%
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Queens GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.41*

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Queens University of Charlotte?

The GPA requirements for getting into Queens are to have around a 3.41 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Queens University of Charlotte is 3.41 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve this GPA, you need to earn B+ letter grades and score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.

 The school ranks #24 in North Carolina for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Queens accepts 69% of students who apply.

Since Queens is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.41 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

High School Class Rank

73.56% of Queens University of Charlotte freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Queens University of Charlotte students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 9.77%
Top 25% of class 36.78%
Top 50% of class 74%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Queens University of Charlotte admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,462 1,041 3,503
Accepted 1,771 653 2,424
Acceptance Rate 72% 63% 69%
Enrolled 179 114 293
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 10% 17% 12%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 1, 2023

Days left to Apply

21

Applicants have 21 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Queens University of Charlotte is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Queens University of Charlotte and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Queens University of Charlotte Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Queens University of Charlotte
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199412 IPEDS survey data for Queens University of Charlotte.

FAQs

Does Queens University of Charlotte prefer SAT or ACT?

25% of students submit their SAT scores to Queens. 24% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Queens University of Charlotte?

69% of those who apply are granted admission to Queens. Admission competition is low and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Queens University of Charlotte?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1060 and 1238. 25% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Queens University of Charlotte?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 27. 24% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.