A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at QCC are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 86% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
CUNY Queensborough Community College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
14%
|
| Black |
22%
|
| Hispanic |
32%
|
| Asian |
23%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 67% more female students than male students enrolled at CUNY Queensborough Community College with a gender ratio of 9% women to 5% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, QCC has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5%
|
| Women |
9%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
542
|
| Women |
906
|
QCC serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
83%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
9%
|
65% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 20.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 32.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190673 IPEDS survey data for CUNY Queensborough Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025