CUNY Queens College
About CUNY Queens College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Queens College is a public college in Flushing, Queens, part of the CUNY system. It offers a suburban-style campus in the heart of New York City with strong programs in education, music, computer science, and accounting.
Founded
1937
Location
Queens, New York
Students
15,051
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
64.4%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
53.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$7,538
Out-of-state: $15,488
Avg Net Price
$4,195
After financial aid
SAT Average
1120
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$62,763
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
64.4 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
$65
Early
N/A
Deadline
Feb 1
CUNY Queens College accepts 64.4% of applicants and doesn't require standardized tests. Focus on your grades and personal statement, and you have a solid chance.
SAT Scores
1120/ 1600
ACT Scores
25/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
53.3% complete their degree within six years
Retention
78.7%
4-Year Grad
28%
6-Year Grad
55%
Teaching Quality
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
42.4%
$/Student
$13.1K
Class Size
Medium
The 28% graduation rate is below average, but 78.7% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$7,538
In-State
$15,488
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$17,132
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,367
After Financial Aid
$4,195
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$1,541
Receive Grants
47.2%
Take Loans
8.4%
The full cost of attendance is about $14,367/yr for in-state students, including $17,132 for room and board. After aid, most pay around $4,195. Out-of-state tuition jumps to $15,488.
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 Queens College fund their education.
While in School
47.2%
Get Grants
Free money
8.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$20,800
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,298
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$109/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,298, 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 Queens College.
Gender
50.9%
Female
49%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
12,550
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
2,501
Graduates
46.9%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
17.5%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (51% women, 49% men). 46.9% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 6.5% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
12,550
Students
public
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
Master's
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
CUNY Queens College fields 7 varsity teams with 308 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division II without football
Conference
East Coast
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Track & Cross Country
Student Athletes
308
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
56% / 44%
174
Men
134
Women
5
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of CUNY Queens Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$62,763
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Psychology, General
$30K
662 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer Science
$64K
289 grads
1yr Earnings
Accounting and Related Services
$45K
238 grads
1yr Earnings
Economics
$39K
230 grads
1yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$37K
183 grads
1yr Earnings
Sociology
$32K
170 grads
1yr Earnings
Earnings grow steadily here: $49K at six years, $45K at eight, and $63K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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