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65% admitted · $20,277/yr after aid
CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 64%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $1,272
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Median earnings
- $68,324
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
CUNY Queens College is a public college in Queens, NY with 12,550 undergraduates. It admits 64% of applicants, and admitted students average 1120 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $1,272 per year. 53% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $68,324 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 64%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 20,800
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 14,252
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing500–650
200800
SAT Math510–640
200800
What CUNY Queens College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $12,914
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $7,538
- Out-of-state tuition
- $15,488
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k—
- $30–48k$90
- $48–75k$3,302
- $75–110k$6,891
- $110k+$11,077
Get a personal estimate with CUNY Queens College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings
- $68,324
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $10,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 12,550
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 51%
- White17%
- Hispanic31%
- Black10%
- Asian32%
CUNY Queens College FAQ
What is CUNY Queens College's acceptance rate?+
CUNY Queens College admits 64% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for CUNY Queens College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 500–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 510–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1120.
Is CUNY Queens College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to CUNY Queens College?+
In Fall 2023, 20,800 students applied to CUNY Queens College and 14,252 were admitted; 2,082 enrolled.
Does CUNY Queens College consider legacy status?+
No. CUNY Queens College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does CUNY Queens College require an essay?+
CUNY Queens College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does CUNY Queens College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $12,914 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $1,272.
What is CUNY Queens College's graduation rate?+
53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 190664 · How we use this data
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