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CUNY Queens College

Queens

Queens, New York 11367

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Data last updated: July 1, 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.

Established
1937
Motto
Discimus ut serviamus
Mascot
Knight
Type
Public college
Division
Division II

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69%
Acceptance
1210
SAT Avg
13,060
Undergrads
14:1
Student : Faculty
60%
Grad Rate (4yr)
$62,763
Earnings 10yr
$3,830
Avg Net 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)

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)

25

Burglary

5

Aggravated Assault

3

Robbery

8

Motor Vehicle Theft

10

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

26

Drug Arrests

20

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
—
vs 2024
Forbes
#143
—
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
—
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#112
—
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

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

160Very High

Estimated from NY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
10 mi(17 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
89 mi(154 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
182 mi(315 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LGA New York LaGuardia4 mi
JFK New York JFK7 mi
EWR Newark Liberty19 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA182 mi · ~5h 15m drive
New York, NY10 mi · ~17 min drive
Hartford, CT93 mi · ~2h 41m drive
Providence, RI146 mi · ~4h 13m drive
Albany, NY132 mi · ~3h 49m drive
Syracuse, NY200 mi · ~5h 47m drive
Rochester, NY257 mi · ~7h 25m drive
Buffalo, NY300 mi · ~8h 40m drive
Philadelphia, PA89 mi · ~2h 34m drive
Pittsburgh, PA325 mi · ~9h 23m drive
Harrisburg, PA164 mi · ~4h 44m drive
Newark, NJ18 mi · ~31 min drive
Trenton, NJ60 mi · ~1h 44m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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