Queens is proud to have earned several accolades that affirm the quality of the transformational experiences we make possible for students, our fundraising programs and recognize the university as a wonderful workplace.

U.S. News & World Report 2011

• #2 in the United States for "percentage of students who travel abroad"
•  #21 overall, Regional Universities - South

National Survey of Student Engagement 2011, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching

Queens scored in the top 10 percent of schools nationwide in all  five benchmark categories that measure the quality of students' undergraduate experience and their level of engagement with academic and campus life:

• Level of Academic Challenge
• Active and Collaborative Learning
• Student-Faculty Interaction
• Supportive Campus Environment
• Enriching Educational Experiences

Other proud accomplishments

• Five North Carolina Professors of the Year, more than any other institution in North Carolina in last 15 years
• Largest producer of registered nurses (RNs) in North Carolina among private institutions
• "Best College to Work For," Chronicle of Higher Education 2010
• Council for Advancement and Support of Education WealthEngine Award for Educational Fundraising 2010
• "Best Place in Charlotte to Work," Charlotte Business Journal 2009
• McColl School of Business receives AACSB International Accreditation, 2007