Queens University of Charlotte Acceptance Rate
Charlotte, North Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,357
- Admitted
- 2,949
- Yield
- 13.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Queens University of Charlotte's acceptance rate has fallen from 78.4% in 2014–15 to 67.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,958 to 4,357 (+123%) over that period.
Its 67.7% rate makes Queens University of Charlotte more selective than about 66% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 66%.
Queens University of Charlotte has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 13.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,958 | 1,536 | 78.4% | 287 |
| 2015–16 | 2,111 | 1,417 | 67.1% | 284 |
| 2016–17 | 1,641 | 1,358 | 82.8% | 279 |
| 2017–18 | 2,155 | 1,706 | 79.2% | 386 |
| 2018–19 | 2,419 | 1,900 | 78.5% | 369 |
| 2019–20 | 3,419 | 2,230 | 65.2% | 338 |
| 2020–21 | 3,437 | 2,352 | 68.4% | 335 |
| 2021–22 | 3,503 | 2,424 | 69.2% | 293 |
| 2022–23 | 3,154 | 2,248 | 71.3% | 303 |
| 2023–24 | 4,357 | 2,949 | 67.7% | 399 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,836 | 1,913 | 67.5% |
| Men | 1,413 | 961 | 68% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–650 | 17% |
| SAT Math | 550–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–29 | 15% |
How Queens University of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Queens University of Charlotte's acceptance rate?
Queens University of Charlotte's acceptance rate is 67.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,949 admitted of 4,357 applicants).
Is Queens University of Charlotte test optional?
Queens University of Charlotte is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Queens University of Charlotte?
Queens University of Charlotte received 4,357 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,949.
What SAT score do you need for Queens University of Charlotte?
Admitted students at Queens University of Charlotte typically scored 560–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Queens University of Charlotte getting harder to get into?
Queens University of Charlotte has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78.4% in 2014–15 to 67.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.queens.edu/.