# CUNY Queens College

Queens, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/cuny-queens-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 64% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 20,800 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 14,252 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 500–650 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 510–640 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $12,914 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $1,272 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $90 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $3,302 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $6,891 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $11,077 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 12,550 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 53% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $68,324 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $10,500 (FY2024) |

## What CUNY Queens College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 190664. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology