Queens University of Charlotte's published cost of attendance is $65,742. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,792, families in the lower-middle band pay around $20,593, middle-income families pay about $26,435, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $30,159, and higher-income families pay roughly $40,426.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $65,742 |
| Tuition and Fees | $45,846 |
| Room and Board | $17,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$34,885 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $30,857 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,792 |
| $30–48k | $20,593 |
| $48–75k | $26,435 |
| $75–110k | $30,159 |
| $110k+ | $40,426 |
Queens University of Charlotte's published cost of attendance is $65,742. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,792, families in the lower-middle band pay around $20,593, middle-income families pay about $26,435, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $30,159, and higher-income families pay roughly $40,426. Azimuth ranks Queens University of Charlotte #1184 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Queens University of Charlotte meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students through a combination of need-based grants, scholarships, and federal loans. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Most admitted students receive need-based aid packages that reduce the sticker price substantially, though the extent of aid varies by family financial circumstances and the institution's aid budget constraints. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,545; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $70,176, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Queens University of Charlotte earn median 4-year earnings of $70,176, placing Queens University of Charlotte in the 72.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Queens University of Charlotte sits in the 56.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Queens University of Charlotte #458 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's outcomes reflect its concentration in health-related fields, where demand and compensation remain strong across the region. The earnings pattern centers on Health programs, which anchor the institution's economic profile. Nursing is the largest program with 103 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $79,586, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 35 students with median 4-year earnings of $82,572, while Communication and Media Studies delivers median 4-year earnings of $65,985 across 25 graduates. Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences and Kinesiology round out the top programs, each contributing to the institution's focus on career-ready, professionally oriented fields. This program-mix concentration in health and related professions supports consistent early-career earnings and aligns with Charlotte's growing healthcare and life-sciences employment base.
