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CUNY Queens College

Queens, NY · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About CUNY Queens College

Queens College (QC) is a public college in the New York City borough of Queens. Part of the City University of New York system, Queens College occupies an 83-acre (34 ha) campus primarily located in Flushing. Queens College was established in 1937 and offers undergraduate degrees in over 70 majors, graduate studies in over 100 degree programs and certificates, over 40 accelerated master's options, 20 doctoral degrees through the CUNY Graduate Center, and a number of advanced certificate programs. Alumni and faculty of the school, such as Arturo O'Farrill and Jerry Seinfeld, have received over 100 Grammy Award nominations. The college is organized into seven schools. It competes in Division II of the NCAA and sponsors 15 men's and women's championship-eligible varsity teams.

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64%

Acceptance

$4,195

Net price

12,550

Enrollment

53%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

64%

Acceptance rate

1,120

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading500650
SAT Math510640

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$4,195

Average net price

$7,538

In-state tuition

$15,488

Out-of-state tuition

$17,132

Room & board

$1,500

Books & supplies

$14,367

Total cost of attendance

47%

Students receiving Pell grants

8%

Students with federal loans

$10,298

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$1,541
$30–48K
$3,133
$48–75K
$6,785
$75–110K
$9,110
$110K+
$12,700

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$62,763

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$48,548

Median earnings (6 yrs)

53%

Graduation rate

79%

Retention rate

77%

Earn more than a HS grad

$13,103

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

12,550

Total enrollment

21%

Part-time

23

Avg. age at entry

47%

First-generation

Gender balance

51% women
49% men

Race & ethnicity

Asian
31%
Hispanic
31%
White
17%
Black
10%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

CUNY Queens College FAQ

Is CUNY Queens College a public or private school?

CUNY Queens College is a public institution located in Queens, NY.

What is the acceptance rate at CUNY Queens College?

CUNY Queens College has an acceptance rate of 64%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does CUNY Queens College cost?

The average annual net price at CUNY Queens College is $4,195 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $7,538 in-state and $15,488 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at CUNY Queens College?

About 53% of students at CUNY Queens College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do CUNY Queens College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, CUNY Queens College students earn a median of $62,763 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for CUNY Queens College?

Admitted students at CUNY Queens College have an average SAT score of 1,120. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend CUNY Queens College?

CUNY Queens College enrolls about 12,550 students.

Campus

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