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CUNY Queens College

Queens

Queens, New York 11367

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Division

Division II

Plan Your Visit

69%Acceptance

1210SAT Avg

13,060Students

14:1Student:Faculty

60%Grad Rate

$62,763Earnings 10yr

$3,830Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1210

Reading & Writing

540660

Math

560660

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible

48%

First-generation

47%

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

91.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$8,580

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Student-faculty ratio

14:1

Programs (113)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

78%

Mixed

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

10 Years$62,763

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#50

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vs 2024

Forbes

#143

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vs 2024

Wall Street Journal

#29

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vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#112

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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Basketball

History & Fun Facts

•The building was located on Flushing-Jamaica Road (later renamed Kissena Boulevard).
•In 1909, the New York Parental School, a home for troubled boys, opened on the land surrounding the future site of Queens College and incorporated Jamaica Academy on its campus.
•In 1934, the New York Parental School was investigated amid rumors of abuse.
•In September 1935, the committee recommended the establishment of such a college.

Source: Wikipedia