Queens University of Charlotte
Queens University of Charlotte is a private university in Charlotte, North Carolina. The university was established in 1857. It was originally called the Charlotte Female Institute. The institute merged with the Presbyterian Female College in 1912 to become Queens College. It received university status in 2002 and now offers over 34 undergraduate majors and 10 graduate degree programs. The university is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and serves close to 2,000 students per year. Queens University manages several colleges and schools, including the Blair College of Health, which houses the Presbyterian School of Nursing, the Kinesiology Department, and the Human Service Studies Department.
Nursing programs available at the university include traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN programs. Graduate-level programs include MSN and RN to MSN programs. All programs are accredited by the CCNE. At the Presbyterian School of Nursing, the RN to BSN program is offered online, while the accelerated and traditional programs require on-campus learning. Incoming freshman who are interested in the traditional BSN program must first enroll as a general student. During the second semester of their sophomore year, students can apply to join the nursing program. Clinical rotations are completed through partnerships with nearby healthcare agencies.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students2,507 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate78% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 6 | 84 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 37 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1932 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/2006 - 05/01/2014 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Admission
79%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1010 to 1198 |
| ACT | 21 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Considered but not required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $464/credit | |
| In State Students | $464/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $464/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $644/credit | |
| In State Students | $644/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $644/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $20,880 | $20,880 | $20,880 |
| ADN | 70 | $32,480 | $32,480 | $32,480 |
| BSN | 125 | $58,000 | $58,000 | $58,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $32,200 | $32,200 | $32,200 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of Queens University of Charlotte's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 21% | $4,414 |
| Other Federal Grant | -- | $2,500 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $4,855 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 97% | $20,024 |
| Federal Student Loans | 59% | $5,680 |
| Private Loans | 5% | $20,088 |
$24,512
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$17,741 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$19,665 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$20,073 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$23,065 |
| Over $110,000$27,913 |
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Student Population
1,719
Undergrads
788
Graduates
1,757
Women
750
Men
62%
Full-time
38%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
57% |
|
Black/African American |
19% |
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Hispanic |
8% |
|
Non-resident alien |
6% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- North Carolina Masters Nurse Scholars Program, Graduate Program
- North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program
- Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Nursing Scholarship
- Ann Mabe Newman and William G. Newman Nursing Scholarship
- Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Carolina state board of nursing.
