PublicUrbanCUNY Queens College
Queens
Queens, New York 11367
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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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
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1210
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
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
Academics
Programs (113)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + large city premium
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Days out near Queens
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Jamaica, from real bookable tour times.
- Stevens Institute of Technology · William Paterson University of New JerseyPublic and private77 days
- Mount Saint Mary College · State University of New York at New PaltzUnder $25k a year16 days