Queens, NY
Roughly 69 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 20 percentage points since 2019, from 49% to 69% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 24,277 | 11,845 | 2,266 | 49% |
| 2020 | 25,621 | 13,704 | 2,228 | 53% |
| 2021 | 21,777 | 13,237 | 2,100 | 61% |
| 2022 | 22,324 | 15,510 | 2,334 | 69% |
| 2023 | 20,800 | 14,252 | 2,082 | 69% |
Fall 2023 applicants
8,093 of 11,031 women and 5,893 of 9,371 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
CUNY Queens College has an acceptance rate of 69% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 14,252 of 20,800 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 69 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
20,800 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 2,082 enrolled.
No. CUNY Queens College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 20 percentage points since 2019, from 49% to 69% — it has become less selective.