Overview


CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
Queens College, City University of New York is a 4-year liberal arts college in New York City and part of the CUNY system. Queens College hosts four academic divisions of Arts & Humanities, Mathematics, Social Sciences, and Education conferring undergrad degrees. In addition, the college is home to the Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, the Neuroscience Research Center, and the Asian American/Asian Research Institute. Located in the neighborhood of Flushing, Queens College is a short distance from the Queens Museum of Art and USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center as well as a subway ride away from Manhattan.
Acceptance Rate:
69%
Average Net Price:
$5,594
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1120
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,538 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $15,488 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,464 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$3,126
$30k - $48k
$4,107
$48k - $75k
$7,554
$75k - $110k
$10,309
$110k+
$12,228
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
48%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
46%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,927
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,774
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,137
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
68%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3676
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,774
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$58,295,216
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$9,172,047
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
7%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,089
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$117
Students receiving federal loans
7%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,023
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,972
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
22324
Students Applied
39%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1302
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | September 15 |
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
81%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
8%
Submitting ACT
92%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1120
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
530
75th
600
Reading
25th
510
75th
590
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
564
$30k - $48k
323
$48k - $75k
228
$75k - $110k
67
$110k+
43
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
17,001
Total Number of Undergrads
14,406
0
100
26%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
53%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
37%
20-39 Students
49%
40-99 Students
11%
100+ Students
2%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
115
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ✓ ✓ |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ✓ ✓ |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | ✓ ✓ |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| LIBRARY SCIENCE | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
47%
US National: 44%53%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
81%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
31
Countries Represented
134
Ethnicity
African American
9%
Asian/Pacific Islander
32%
Hispanic
29%
White
21%
Multiracial
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
47%
Student Organizations
100
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
2%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
3%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Knights
School Colors
silver, navy blue, and red
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
80
Total Female Athletes
82
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
CUNY Queens College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$52,900
Top 5 Cities
New York
Miami
Los Angeles
Washington
West Palm Beach
Top 5 Employers
NYC Department of Education
Queens College
Northwell Health
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Citi
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$117
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingQueens definitely does not get the rep for being an amazing school because it is part of the CUNY system... but believe me, you will not be disappointed in the quality of education here. Being a second generation Queens College student, I've only completed one semester but the rigor of the classes I took definitely showed the quality of Queens. Some classes are obviously easier than others, but the quality of material that the teachers present are definitely up to par even with other top Ivy schools. Many of the teachers have PhDs or are in the process of getting them, so the teachers are very knowledgeable.
Julie from Garden City, NY
CUNY Queens College is a diverse school with incredible teaching staff. The grounds are well-kept, the view of Manhattan is breathtaking, and resources available to students are abundant. Queens College is a place where students learn both in and out of the classroom, and grow into better people.
Em from Long Island, NY
Queens seems to offer many different classes, all in different buildings depending on what kind of class it is. The fact that it's been more diffcult to get into CUNY schools the past few years shows how many people are applying, and how many are qualified and accepted to attend. Being close to the city, and even in Queens, it can be distracting with all of the life around you, but it'll add to the experience.
Krysta from Warwick, NY
This school offers great classes and great teachers. Plenty of school clubs, activities and events on campus. Best of all this campus a extremely spacious and has a great scenic view of Manhattan.
Evelyne from Jamaica, NY
Cuny Queens College is an affordable and accommodating college. It has a wide range of majors that you can choose from and intelligent teachers that can guide you. With the knowledge acquired in queens college, you will definitely excel in whatever career path you put your mind to.
Michaela from New York, NY
It is a small school that is focused on its students. The campus is beautiful and so are the buildings and departments. There is an array of classes and majors to choose from yet each individually challenging.
Michelle from Jamaica, NY
This school has an amazing campus, amazing programs, and amazing professors. I have attended many colleges in New York but have never felt more comfortable than here at Queens College.
Kemaul from South Richmond Hill, NY
Queens College offers not only an amazing variety of academics, but a beautiful campus. The diversity is vast and well acknowledged by many. Professors here are very understanding and easy to talk to.
Ria from Hollis, NY
I love Queens College. The atmosphere is so friendly and there's so much diversity. Most of the professors are really interesting and they know what they're doing.
Jessica from Jackson Heights, NY
Having already completed my Associates Degree at a local Community College, I'm attending Queens College for my BA and eventually my MLS. The commute into Queens from Long Island is 100% worth it for the attentive and helpful professors that are always willing to go the next step for their students in the classes they teach. I'm looking forward to returning there this Fall and having the opportunity to expand on my knowledge of literature and to better my writing skills.
Gina L.
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