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Queens University of Charlotte was established in 1857. The institution was initially known as the Charlotte Female Institute, and was given its present name in the year 2002. It is a private, Presbyterian-affiliated university and is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The campus is spread across an area of more than 30 acres. The university awards master’s degrees in a wide range of subjects. Majors are offered in more than 20 areas of study. Several pre-professional programs are also available here. The College of Arts and Science is a college under the Queens University of Charlotte.
Queens University of Charlotte competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II. The university’s sports teams are known as the Royals. They participate in sports including cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball.
Charlotte, NC is home to Queens University Of Charlotte. Charlotte is a large city. Students select the school partly because it is a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Queens University Of Charlotte is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in media and nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 580.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Queens University Of Charlotte has 2,243 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at the school are female.
Queens University Of Charlotte offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Queens University Of Charlotte values student athletics, and belongs to the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Queens University Of Charlotte
1900 Selwyn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28274-0001
General Phone: (704) 337-2200
http://www.queens.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 165 | registered nursing, nursing administration |
| Business And Management | 115 | business management, MIS, accounting and management |
| Liberal Arts | 90 | creative writing, English, political science, history, American studies, Spanish language, area studies, French language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 53 | elementary school teaching |
| Media | 46 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 27 | psychology, music therapy |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | human services |
| Science | 10 | biology, biochemistry |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Design | 4 | interior design |
| Music | 3 | music, music performance, various music studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | radiation therapist |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Queens University Of Charlotte in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 255 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 155 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 124 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Queens University Of Charlotte had a total enrollment of 2,243 students (1,830 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 30% |
| Women | 70% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Queens University Of Charlotte offers campus housing for 711 of its 1,830 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Charlotte, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,099 | 1,191 | 57% | 320 | 27% |
| Men | 489 | 299 | 61% | 95 | 32% |
| Women | 1,610 | 892 | 55% | 225 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 31% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,068 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,068 |
| Room and board | $ 7,882 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Queens University Of Charlotte participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 295700)
Queens University Of Charlotte has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $76,895 | 11 | $65,520 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $82,829 | 9 | $58,759 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $52,164 | 27 | $49,160 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 21 | $47,556 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $73,074 | 68 | $52,582 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Track | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 82 | 105 | 187 |
| Basketball | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| Track | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 62 | 86 | 148 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Area Studies, Other
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Queens University Of Charlotte Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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