CUNY Queens College, NY
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
CUNY Queens College Rankings
Affordability96
Selectivity36
Retention62
Graduation12
Earnings31
Diversity91
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at CUNY Queens College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Education7%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs4%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology20%
Social Sciences20%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into CUNY Queens College
48%
Admission Rate
580
Median SAT Math
560
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)520–600
200
800
Cost
Cost of Attending CUNY Queens College
$7K
In-State Tuition
$15K
Out-of-State Tuition
$14K
Average Total Cost
$4K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $2K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $4K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $8K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $11K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $13K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after CUNY Queens College
11%
Receive Federal Loans
$10K
Median Federal Debt
56%
Repayment Rate
$127
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 66% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 10% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 4% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 4% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $8K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $8K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $9K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $25K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $16K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $4K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 50% | 48% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 56% | 53% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 61% | 57% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 64% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at CUNY Queens College
84%
Retention Rate
12%
Transfer Rate
20%
Withdrawal Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 30% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 55% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 62% | 61% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 53% | 56% | 53% |
| Black | 51% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 63% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 46% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 29% | 55% | 50% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after CUNY Queens College
88%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$51K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 85% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 85% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $51K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $67K | $64K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $48K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at CUNY Queens College
15,645
Undergraduates
48%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
3,126
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 29% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 9% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 25% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 59% | 41% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 5% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 5% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near CUNY Queens College, NY
Rabbinical Seminary of America
1 miles, S
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