Safety Score
5.96 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Charlotte, NC · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Queens University of Charlotte
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,846-student campus.
- 5.96
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,684
- Rank of 3,050
- #94
- NC rank
- 1,846
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Queens University of Charlotte reports 5.96 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,684 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 5.96
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,684
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 7
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Queens University of Charlotte decreased from 12 to 7 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesQueens 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. Within NC, it ranks #94 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
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. 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 1 reporting year 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.
National Rank
#2684
See peer comparison
State Rank (NC)
#94
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
7
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Queens University of Charlotte percentile rank 12.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2684 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) 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)
- 72%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyQueens University of Charlotte: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 17% (6 → 7 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 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 | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
NC
Queens University of Charlotte
5.96 incidents / 1,000 students
OH
Hocking College
8.13 incidents / 1,000 students
MD
Cecil College
1.08 incidents / 1,000 students
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
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Queens University of Charlotte nationally (rank #2684), regardless of size or state.
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 #2,684 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Queens University of Charlotte?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Queens University of Charlotte compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NC.
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. 1 fire was 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.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 12 in 2022 to 7 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Queens University of Charlotte's 5.96 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Queens University of Charlotte against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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