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CUNY Queens College

Also known as: Queens | Queens College

📍 Queens, New York🏛️ Urban Setting👥 12,550 Undergrads🔗 www.qc.cuny.edu

Overview

CUNY Queens College is a large public research university in Queens, New York. It enrolls about 12,550 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 64%. Graduates earn a median of $62,763 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

64%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,120

500–650

Net Price

$4,195

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

53%

Retention

79%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$62,763

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

64.3%

SAT Average

1,120

ACT Composite

—

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200500 – 650 (mid 50%)800

Math

200510 – 640 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

1Not reported36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,538

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$15,488

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$14,367

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$4,195

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$1,541
$30,001 – $48,000	$3,133
$48,001 – $75,000	$6,785
$75,001 – $110,000	$9,110
$110,001 +	$12,700

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

8.3%

Academics & Programs

CUNY Queens College offers programs across 20 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Psychology

21.6%

Social Sciences

15.9%

Business, Management & Marketing

11.4%

Education

11.3%

Computer & Information Sciences

9.9%

Visual & Performing Arts

8.0%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

3.3%

English Language & Literature

3.2%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

53%

On-Time (4yr)

33%

Retention (FT)

79%

% Earning >$25K

76%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$48,548

8 years

$55,518

10 years

$62,763

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

56.1%

White

61.0%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

17.3%

Black or African American

10.0%

Asian

31.5%

Hispanic / Latino

31.1%

Two or more races

2.9%

International

6.5%

Gender

Women

50.9%

Men

49.1%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CUNY Queens College hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 64%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1120.

How much does CUNY Queens College cost?

In-state tuition is $7,538, and out-of-state is $15,488. Average net price after financial aid is $4,195.

What is CUNY Queens College known for?

Most popular programs include Psychology, Social Sciences, Business, Management & Marketing.

What's the graduation rate at CUNY Queens College?

The 6-year graduation rate is 53%, and 79% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.