CUNY LaGuardia Community College
About CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
LaGuardia Community College teaches in Long Island City, across the river from Manhattan, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution where students come from more than a hundred countries. Business, criminal justice and psychology are its largest programs.
Founded
1968
Location
Long Island City, New York
Students
11,254
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
23.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,218
Out-of-state: $8,098
Avg Net Price
$6,120
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,653
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
$65
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
23.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
57.2%
Transfer Out
13%
Teaching Quality
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
39.4%
$/Student
$17.7K
Class Size
Large
The 23.9% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,218
In-State
$8,098
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,648
After Financial Aid
$6,120
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,269
Receive Grants
37.9%
Take Loans
2.5%
Tuition is $5,218/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $6,120.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at CUNY LaGuardia Community College fund their education.
While in School
37.9%
Get Grants
Free money
2.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$16,968
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$7,407
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$79/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $7,407, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends CUNY LaGuardia Community College.
Gender
59%
Female
41%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
11,254
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
54%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
26.3%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 59% of the student body. 54% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 14.8% international students bring global perspectives to campus life.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
11,254
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
CUNY LaGuardia Community College fields 4 varsity teams with 69 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
69
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
64% / 36%
44
Men
25
Women
3
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of CUNY LaGuardia Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,653
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Business Administration, Management and Operations
$30K
270 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$26K
150 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$24K
139 grads
1yr Earnings
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$22K
136 grads
1yr Earnings
Education, General
—
109 grads
Physical Sciences, General
$20K
104 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $33K six years out, growing to $42K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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