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CQ

CUNY Queens College

Queens, NYPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 64% Acceptance
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64%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$4,195
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
12.6K
Students
Large campus body
$48,548
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

CUNY Queens College is a public institution located in the city setting of Queens, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 12.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 64%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
12.6K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
64% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading500 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math510 - 640
200typical 50% range800
ACT CompositeNot Reported
64%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences18% of degrees
Business & Marketing11% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Health Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,903
Earnings 5yr: $113,582
Debt: $13,500
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $109,328
Earnings 5yr: $82,232
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,526
Earnings 5yr: $77,085
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,857
Earnings 5yr: $83,222
Debt: N/A
Urban Studies/Affairs.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,294
Earnings 5yr: $72,009
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,964
Earnings 5yr: $89,280
Debt: N/A
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,317
Earnings 5yr: $85,929
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,240
Earnings 5yr: $87,663
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,359
Earnings 5yr: $85,138
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $84,899
Earnings 5yr: $78,890
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,444
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,953
Earnings 5yr: $75,942
Debt: N/A
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,175
Earnings 5yr: $63,945
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,281
Earnings 5yr: $71,831
Debt: $8,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,925
Earnings 5yr: $75,888
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,925
Earnings 5yr: $69,509
Debt: $16,000
Urban Studies/Affairs.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,979
Earnings 5yr: $60,656
Debt: $12,201
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,659
Earnings 5yr: $74,200
Debt: $11,745
Library Science and Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,373
Earnings 5yr: $69,472
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,956
Earnings 5yr: $69,660
Debt: $11,313

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$4,195
In-State Tuition$7,538
Out-of-State Tuition$15,488
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

47%
Pell Grants
8%
Take Loans
56%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$48,548
+29% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$62,763

Completion Signals

53%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,580
Est. Monthly Payment
$93/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

49%
Men
51%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
47%
Part-Time Share
21%
Avg Family Income
$29,984
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