CUNY, Queens College

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About CUNY, Queens College

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

CUNY, Queens College is a large public college located on an urban campus in Queens, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,883, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 61%. The college offers 85 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 55%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,930, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,880.

Queens, NY

$6,930

Avg in-state
tuition

$14,880

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

61%

Acceptance Rate Insight

61% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

80%

Retention Rate Insight

80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

55%

Graduation Rate Insight

55% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required or recommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

19k

Students enrolled

92%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

26%

Unknown

%

Black

9%

Hispanic

28%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

5%

Asian

28%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

47% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

47%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

5

Total Online Enrollment

17,223

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

98% On-campus

2% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold8% online

Master'sCheck Bold1% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

81%

State Grant Aid

70%

Institution Grant Aid

55%

Pell Grant

47%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,971
State Grant Aid$3,573
Institution Grant Aid$1,561
Pell Grant Aid$5,275

Financial Outlook

$10k

Average student debtafter graduation

$37k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

1.3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8English Language And Literature/Letters.
9Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
11Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
12Health Professions And Related Programs.
13History
14History.
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
16Library Science.
17Mathematics And Statistics.
18Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
19Natural Resources And Conservation.
20Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
21Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
22Philosophy And Religious Studies.
23Physical Sciences.
24Psychology.
25Social Sciences.
26Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.