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CUNY Queens College
CUNY Queens College

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

Average Net Price
$5,594
Calculate your net 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:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$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.
46%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,927
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 Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,774
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,137

 

Students receiving state aid
68%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3676
Students receiving federal aid
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
0
100
69%
Acceptance Rate
22324
Students Applied
39%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1302
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionFebruary 1
Spring Regular DecisionSeptember 15
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

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

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 718-997-5600
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: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non 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

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
47%
53%
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
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
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
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
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
Queens 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.