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CUNY Queens College

CUNY Queens College

Queens, NY · City · 12,550 students
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$4,195
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
56%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$62,763
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
64%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located in one of the most culturally diverse boroughs in the nation, CUNY Queens College is celebrated for its strong track record in social mobility and standout academic offerings in the liberal arts, computer science, education, psychology, and the internationally renowned Aaron Copland School of Music. The student experience centers on a picturesque, tree-lined 80-acre traditional campus with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline, serving a vibrant student body that represents over 150 countries. Combining NCAA Division II athletics, active cultural organizations, and robust undergraduate research with affordable tuition, Queens College offers a tight-knit campus community with direct access to top-tier internship and career opportunities across New York City.

Wikipedia: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.

Location
Queens, NY, 11367 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
LGA · New York LaGuardia
4 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$7,538$15,488
Housing & food (on campus)$17,132$17,132
Books & supplies$1,500$1,500
Cost of attendance$14,367$22,317 est.
Average net price$4,195Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$15,488
In-state: $7,538
Housing & food (on campus)$17,132
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$22,317 est.
In-state: $14,367
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $4,195
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$1,541
$30–48k
$3,133
$48–75k
$6,785
$75–110k
$9,110
$110k+
$12,700
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
56%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
33%
Back for yr 2
79%
Transferred
21%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
59% graduated · 24% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 15% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$48,548
10 yrs after entry$62,763
Debt
Median at graduation$10,298
Monthly payment$109
Middle 50% owe$4.5k–$15.5k
90th percentile$25,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
64%
Test policy
Test optional
Checked Sep 2026
SAT average
1120
R 500–650 · M 510–640
SAT middle 50%: 1010–1290
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Student Body
Gender
Men 49%Women 51%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
47%
First-gen
47%
Family income
$20,800
Independent
31%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
21%
Race & ethnicity
White
17%
Hispanic
31%
Black
10%
Asian
31%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
7%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$48,548
After 10 yrs
$62,763
Psychology, General662
Computer Science289
Accounting and Related Services238
Economics230
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods183
Sociology170
Design and Applied Arts120
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas108
English Language and Literature, General104
Political Science and Government102
Biology, General93
Finance and Financial Management Services93
Communication and Media Studies78
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services67
History66
Mathematics61
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$65M
Full-time faculty
42%
Faculty salary
$12,204/mo
Teaching spend
$13,103
per student
Federal loans
8%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Research activity
Research college or university
$32M research spending
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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