Queens University of Charlotte

Updated August 7, 2020

Queens University of Charlotte began in 1856 as the Charlotte Female Institute and was originally located at College and 9th Street in the center of the city. In 1891, the name of the school was changed to the Seminary for Girls until it merged with Presbyterian Female College after a merge with Concord and Mecklenburg Presbyteries in 1896. The name of the school was again changed in 1912 to Queens College.

The name Queens College was chosen at the request of the Alumnae Association to eliminate prejudice in deference to other Presbyterian colleges that claimed rights to the denominational name "Presbyterian Female College." In addition, it was a way for the school to commemorate Queen's Museum, a classical school that was established in 1771 in Charlotte. The trustees also felt it was a way to honor Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg.

In 1914, the school moved to its present campus in Myers Park. In 1930, through a merger with Chicora College in Columbia, South Carolina, the school became related to the Presbyterian Synod of South Carolina. Queens College adopted the motto of Chicora College, Non ministrari sed ministrare, which means "not to be served, but to serve." In 2002, in recognition of the growth of the college, the name was changed to Queens University of Charlotte.

After World War II, the first male students were admitted, although in a non-residential status. Co-educational evening courses were established in 1948. In 1987, the school became completely co-educational.

Today, there are more than 2,300 students enrolled at Queens University of Charlotte. U.S. News & World Report ranks the school 22nd overall in its Regional Universities South Category and 7th in the country for the percentage of graduates who participated in study abroad programs in 2015. The school is among the top one percent among small, private business schools. There have been two Pulitzer Prize finalists, two MacArthur Genius Award Fellows, a Fulbright Scholar and North Carolina's Poet Laureate among the faculty.

Queens University of Charlotte Accreditation Details

Queens University of Charlotte is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Regional accreditation indicates that the school provides programs that meet or exceed criteria set forth by the accrediting agency and that they strive to improve any areas identified in order to continue providing excellence in education. In addition, programs at the college are accredited by the following organizations and associations;

American Music Therapy Association
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
National Association of Schools of Music
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

Queens College of Charlotte Admissions Requirements

Traditional undergraduate students should complete an online application and complete the required essay. Students must also submit an official high school transcript as well as official SAT or ACT scores. A letter of recommendation from a teacher or community leader is required as well. Non-traditional students traditional students must provide evidence of a high school diploma or equivalency a as well as a written statement describing reasons for applying to the university. Two official transcripts from all colleges previously attended must be submitted as well as an application form.

Transfer students must submit an online application as well as the required essay and an official college transcript from all colleges or universities attended. Students must submit a signed Statement of Good Standing form that is signed by the Dean of Students office at the most recent institution attended as well as a final high school transcript. Students who have completed less than 24 credit hours after high school graduation must also submit official ACT or SAT scores.

Admission to graduate programs varies by program. Students should contact an admissions counselor before applying to be sure they submit all required materials.

Queens University of Charlotte Tuition and Financial Aid

Full-time undergraduate tuition is $32,302 per year or $464 per credit hour. Graduate tuition is as follows:

Master of Arts in Communication – $800 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Teaching – $400 per credit hour
Master of Business Administration – $1,105 per credit hour
Master of Education – $400 per credit hour
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing – $643 per credit hour
Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design – $675 per credit hour
Master of Science in Nursing – $490 per credit hour
Master of Science in Organization Development – $1,105 per credit hour

Financial aid is available in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and college work study. There are also scholarships available for adult learners. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for aid at Queens University.

Queens University of Charlotte Degree Program(s) Available

Master of Arts in Communication

Queens University of Charlotte offers a traditional Master of Arts in Communication. The program helps students identify and understand the needs and motivations of various audiences and communities as well as comprehension of communication dynamics in various forms of media. Students are able to create and analyze meaningful messages and texts while crafting effective, content, brands and visuals. Courses required include:

Communicating Mindfully
Communication and Culture
Communication Fluency
Constructing Messages and Audiences
Creativity and Networks
Directed Topics in Communication
Engaging Community in the Digital Age
Expanding Communication Boundaries
Interactive Media and Storytelling
International Experience
Launching Passion into Practice
Leadership, Empowerment and the Management of Meaning
Mediated Constructions of the Life Cycle
Mediated Self and Changing Relationships
Organizational Identity and Brand
Organizations, Technology and the Changing Nature of Work
Social Creation of Organizing
Social Entrepreneurship
Special Topics in Communication
Strategic Communication for Global Audiences
Visual Rhetoric and the Influence of Aesthetics

Online Master of Arts in Communication

The online Master of Arts in Communication degree at Queens University at Charlotte pairs proven communication theory with emerging media. Students learn what inspires people, makes them engage and how to apply that insight effectively. Students learn to create message strategies that engage and build trust while mastering communication theory. Students learn to craft and communicate brand identity as well as how to leverage both traditional and digital media tools effectively. Students must complete the same courses for the online program as students in the traditional program. Students must complete a Capstone project that will give them valuable insight into communication strategies and practices.

Queens University of Charlotte offers many degree programs in a totally online format that allow students with work, family and social obligations to achieve their higher education goals so that they may move into a new career or advance in a current career.