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CUNY Queens College
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  • 4 Year
  • QUEENS, NY

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade A minus
  9. Dorms
    grade unavailable
  10. Campus Food
    grade unavailable
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

About

65-30 KISSENA BLVD
QUEENS, NY 11367
Branch of
CUNY System
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
East Coast Conference
From CUNY Queens College

Discover for yourself why Queens College (QC) is the place to build your future. With over 60 undergraduate programs ranging across various fields such as the arts, business, education, social sciences, STEM and more, Queens College will give you the solid foundation needed to reach your goals.

A QC education will empower you, not crush you under student debt. Nearly 60 percent of full-time undergraduates receive need-based aid, and over 95 percent of students who enter as freshmen and graduate within four years earn their degrees without taking federal student loans.

QC has more than 100 student organizations and participates in Division II athletics. The college has tennis courts, a renovated Olympic-size pool and a fitness center as well as a brand-new track and two soccer fields. And with QC’s on-campus housing in The Summit Apartments and shuttle service to and from transit hubs in Flushing and Jamaica, you can enjoy the full college experience in the world’s borough.

CUNY Queens College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
61%
SAT Range
1040-1190
ACT Range
22-27
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No

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Cost

Net Price
$4,777 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,627 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
87%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
77%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 61 responses
49%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 96 responses
50%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 96 responses

Majors

The Queens College School of Business

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The Queens College School of Business aims to empower students from all backgrounds by giving them the knowledge, skills, and relationships they need for impactful careers in business. Degrees offered include: accounting, economics, finance, international business, and actuarial studies.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    54%
  • On Campus
    7%
  • Online
    40%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
11,487 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
4,396
Undergrads Over 25
23%
Pell Grant
47%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 68 responses
  • Friendly
    41%
  • Independent
    28%
  • Commuter
    15%
  • Keep to themselves
    4%
  • Stressed
    4%
  • Apart of
    3%
  • Outgoing
    3%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
40%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 105 responses
Poll
55%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 126 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 75 responses
  • Diverse
    64%
  • Value
    16%
  • Variety
    9%
  • Fast-paced
    3%
  • garbage
    3%
  • Home away from home
    3%
  • So so
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
55%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%
72%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 50 responses

CUNY Queens College Reviews

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