CUNY Queens College

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Queens, NY
  • 4.0 1 review
#15 Best Public Universities in New York

Overview

Total enrollment

15,965
CUNY Queens College overview
  • Location Queens, New York
  • Website cuny.edu
  • Type Public 4 Year
  • Setting Large City
CUNY Queens College overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Queens College, established in 1937, occupies a sprawling 80-acre campus in Flushing, Queens, located approximately 45 minutes from Manhattan via public transit. The campus features a mix of Gothic and modern architecture, anchored by the historic Jefferson Hall, and serves primarily as a commuter institution within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. As one of CUNY's senior colleges, Queens College maintains selective admission standards and offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strength in education, music, computer science, and the liberal arts. The Aaron Copland School of Music, housed on campus, stands as one of the institution's most distinguished programs, while the college's location in one of New York City's most diverse boroughs provides students with unique cultural and professional opportunities.

Ratings

Queens College is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    7 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    7 out of 10
  • Value
    8 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging
CUNY Queens College admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1010/1290
  • GPA 3.0

Acceptance Rate

64.3%
CUNY Queens College applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 12.3%
  • Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

New York Resident Tuition

$7,538

Out of State Resident Tuition

$15,488

Breakdown

In State Costs for CUNY Queens College
  • Tuition $7,538
  • Books and Supplies $1,500
  • Other Fees $608
  • Room and Board $17,132
  • Budget for Other Expenses $6,216
  • Total One Year Cost $32,994

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$50,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

53% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at CUNY Queens College are Social Sciences, Business, and Psychology. 27% of students major in Social Sciences, 17% in Business, and 14% in Psychology.

  • Social Sciences 27%
  • Business 17%
  • Psychology 14%
  • English and Literature 6%
  • Education 5%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190664.

GPA calculator: CUNY Queens College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026