CUNY Queensborough Community College
About CUNY Queensborough Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Queensborough Community College teaches in Bayside and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution in one of the most diverse counties in the country. Business and criminal justice are among its largest programs, and it keeps a Holocaust center on campus.
Founded
1959
Location
Bayside, New York
Students
8,940
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
24.1%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,210
Out-of-state: $8,090
Avg Net Price
$4,458
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$44,214
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
24.1% complete their degree within three years
Retention
64.5%
Transfer Out
18%
Teaching Quality
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
51.6%
$/Student
$16.2K
Class Size
Medium
The 24.1% graduation rate is below average, but 64.5% 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
$5,210
In-State
$8,090
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,392
After Financial Aid
$4,458
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,321
Receive Grants
44.4%
Take Loans
3.8%
Tuition is $5,210/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $4,458.
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 Queensborough Community College fund their education.
While in School
44.4%
Get Grants
Free money
3.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$20,309
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$8,600
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$91/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $8,600, 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 Queensborough Community College.
Gender
52.6%
Female
47%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
8,940
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
51.9%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
21.7%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (53% women, 47% men). 51.9% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 7.1% 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
8,940
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
CUNY Queensborough Community College fields 7 varsity teams with 157 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
157
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
60% / 40%
94
Men
63
Women
6
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 Queensborough Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$44,214
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$20K
287 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$25K
151 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$27K
135 grads
1yr Earnings
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
$26K
124 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$114K
77 grads
4yr Earnings
Psychology, General
—
71 grads
Graduates earn about $34K six years out, growing to $44K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.