Safety Score
5.96 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
NC Private Nonprofit 4-year Clery Act 2026 data
Queens University of Charlotte — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
CHARLOTTE, NC · 1,846 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 25 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 5.96 per 1,000 students · national rank #2684.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 1,846 enrolled
Queens University of Charlotte is a Private Nonprofit institution located in CHARLOTTE, NC, enrolling approximately 1,846 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 25 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 5.96 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #2684 nationally and #94 within NC.
Queens University of Charlotte reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 25 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 5.96 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #2684 and #94 within NC out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 1,846 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Queens University of Charlotte is "rape" with 13 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 6 in 2021 to 7 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NC averaging 2.71 incidents per 1,000 students, Queens University of Charlotte reports 120% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 8 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.
National Rank
#2684
See peer comparison
State Rank (NC)
#94
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
7
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
Queens University of Charlotte percentile rank 52.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2684 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Queens University of Charlotte reports 120% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $45,846
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $45,846
- Avg Net Price
- $30,857
- Median Debt
- $25,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 24%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 62%
- SAT Average
- 1206
- SAT Math Range
- 580–670
- ACT Average
- 24
- ACT Range
- 20–27
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 64%
- Retention Rate
- 74%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $48,170
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $57,673
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 106500%
Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only| Crime Type | 2023 (On-Campus) | 2022 (On-Campus) | 2021 (On-Campus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| aggravated_assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| burglary | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| fondling | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| negligent_manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| rape | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| statutory_rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Total Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year recordsLiquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 6 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 97 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| drugs | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| liquor | 2022 | 0 | 86 |
| weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2021 | 0 | 18 |
| liquor | 2021 | 0 | 36 |
| weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Queens University of Charlotte vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.
NC
Queens University of Charlotte
5.96% top marginal rate
OH
Hocking College
8.13% top marginal rate
MD
Cecil College
1.08% top marginal rate
Similar Institutions
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH · 1,846 enrolled
Safety Score 8.13
Cecil College
North East, MD · 1,845 enrolled
Safety Score 1.08
Brunswick Community College
Bolivia, NC · 1,845 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH · 1,845 enrolled
Safety Score 3.25
North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO · 1,847 enrolled
Safety Score 1.08
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Queens University of Charlotte safe?
Queens University of Charlotte has a safety score of 5.96 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2684 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Queens University of Charlotte?
Queens University of Charlotte reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Queens University of Charlotte?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Queens University of Charlotte compare to similar schools?
Queens University of Charlotte is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within NC. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does Queens University of Charlotte have fire safety data?
Yes. Queens University of Charlotte reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Queens University of Charlotte's Safety Profile
Queens University of Charlotte in CHARLOTTE, NC enrolls 1,846 students and has a safety score of 5.96 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2684 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters — urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents decreased from 12 in 2022 to 7 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
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