CUNY Queens College — College Profile

About

Located on a beautiful, green 80-acre campus in one of the nation's most diverse boroughs, CUNY Queens College is highly regarded for delivering an affordable, top-tier education that consistently ranks as a national leader in fostering upward social mobility. The college is particularly renowned for its prestigious Aaron Copland School of Music, its exceptional teacher-preparation programs, and highly competitive offerings in computer science, psychology, and business. Students experience a vibrant, multicultural campus culture with over 100 student organizations, NCAA Division II athletics, and a traditional collegiate feel that is enriched by its close proximity to Manhattan. What truly sets Queens College apart is this rare combination of a spacious, suburban-style campus—complete with modern on-campus housing at The Summit—and a deeply diverse student body representing over 120 countries, offering a truly global perspective.

Wikipedia:Queens College (QC) is a public college in the New York City borough of Queens. Part of the City University of New York system, Queens College occupies an 83-acre (34 ha) campus primarily located in Flushing.

Location

Queens, NY, 11367 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

LGA · New York LaGuardia

4 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$14,367

Out-of-state COA

$22,317

Avg net price

$4,195

Room & board

$17,132

In-state tuition

$7,538

Out-of-state tuition

$15,488

Books & supplies

$1,500/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$1,541

$30–48k

$3,133

$48–75k

$6,785

$75–110k

$9,110

$110k+

$12,700

Admissions

Admit rate

64%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1120

Reading 500–650

Math 510–640

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

56%

4-yr on-time completion

33%

1st-yr retention

79%

Transfer-out rate

21%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

59%

Transferred

24%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

15%

Median earnings (6yr)

$48,548

Median earnings (10yr)

$62,763

Median debt

$10,298

Monthly loan payment

$109

Debt range (25th–75th)

$4,468–$15,500

Debt (90th percentile)

$25,000

Student Body

Men 49%Women 51%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

47%

First-generation

47%

Median family income

$20,800

Independent students

31%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

23.0

Part-time students

21%

Race & ethnicity

White

17%

Hispanic

31%

Black

10%

Asian

31%

Two or more

Non-resident

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$48,548

10 years after entry

$62,763

Psychology, General662

Computer Science289

Accounting and Related Services238

Economics230

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods183

Sociology170

Design and Applied Arts120

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas108

English Language and Literature, General104

Political Science and Government102

Biology, General93

Finance and Financial Management Services93

Communication and Media Studies78

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services67

History66

Mathematics61

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Institutional

Endowment

$65M

Classification

Master's (Large)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, selective admissions

Full-time faculty

42%

Avg faculty salary

$12,204/mo

Instructional spend/student