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CUNY Queens College

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Queens, New York 11367

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Known for psychology — excellent value

CUNY Queens College is a public institution in Queens with particular strength in psychology and business. With an average SAT of 1210, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 13.1K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,763 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $3,830.

Established
1937
Motto
Discimus ut serviamus
Mascot
Knight
Type
Public college
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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69%Acceptance
1210SAT Avg
13,060Students
14:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$62,763Earnings 10yr
$3,830Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

CUNY Queens College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1210

Reading & Writing
540660
Math
560660

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

68.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1210

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,538
Tuition (out-of-state)$15,488
Room & Board$16,464
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$13,643
Average Net Price$3,830
Median Debt at Graduation$10,298
Monthly Payment (10yr)$109

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$1,816
$30–48K$3,530
$48–75K$7,186
$75–110K$9,157
$110K+$12,359

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$3,830

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

91.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$8,580

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

98

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (113)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
13,060
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
48%

Race & Ethnicity

White 19%
Black 10%
Hispanic 30%
Asian 31%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.2%
Freshman Retention78.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,548
8 Years$55,518
10 Years$62,763

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,500
Men
$61,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#50
Forbes
#143
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#112

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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