CUNY Queens College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
CUNY Queens College is a public research university in Queens, New York, with about 12,550 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 64.35% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $62,763 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,538
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,195 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 64.35% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 12,550 79.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.25%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 46.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 22.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 42.4%
- Average SAT Score: 1120
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 16,346
- Applicants (IPEDS): 20,800
- Room & Board: $17,132 annual estimate
CUNY Queens College: what the data shows
Common questions about CUNY Queens College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is CUNY Queens College?
CUNY Queens College is located in Queens, NY (ZIP 11367).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is CUNY Queens College public or private?
CUNY Queens College is a Public institution.
How much does CUNY Queens College cost?
Published tuition: $7,538 in-state, $15,488 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,195.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,541 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,133 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,785 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,110 |
| $110,001+ | $12,700 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $30,152.
How hard is it to get into CUNY Queens College?
Admission rate: 64.35%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1120.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is CUNY Queens College?
Total enrollment: 12,550 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 16,346 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,501 students.
About 79% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY Queens College?
150%-time completion rate: 53.25%.
First-year retention: 78.7%.
What do graduates of CUNY Queens College earn?
Median earnings: $48,548 six years after entry; $62,763 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,298.
47.17% of students receive Pell grants.
What is CUNY Queens College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Psychology, General (655 completions)
- Computer Science (268 completions)
- Accounting (254 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (196 completions)
- Economics, General (196 completions)
- Sociology, General (145 completions)
- Design and Applied Arts, Other (115 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (111 completions)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies (81 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (77 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is CUNY Queens College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 64.35%; completion rate 53.25%; median earnings $62,763 at 10 years; net price $4,195. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,538
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at CUNY Queens College was $7,538.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,195
2024 Value
In 2024 CUNY Queens College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,195.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,780 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,195 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$30,152 4-Year In-State Tuition
$61,952 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$17,132 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$26,170 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$104,680 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for CUNY Queens College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
47.17% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
8.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at CUNY Queens College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for CUNY Queens College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,207 | $12,717 | $5,527 |
| 2014 | $6,507 | $13,317 | $5,998 |
| 2015 | $6,938 | $14,048 | $6,678 |
| 2016 | $6,938 | $14,048 | $3,922 |
| 2017 | $7,138 | $14,528 | $3,318 |
| 2018 | $7,338 | $15,008 | $3,817 |
| 2019 | $7,538 | $15,488 | $3,067 |
| 2020 | $7,538 | $15,488 | $3,469 |
| 2021 | $7,538 | $15,488 | $2,933 |
| 2022 | $7,538 | $15,488 | $4,921 |
| 2023 | $7,538 | $15,488 | $3,830 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
64.35% Acceptance Rate
20,800 Total Applicants
14,252 Students Admitted
2,082 First-Time Students Enrolled
14.61% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1120
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
CUNY Queens College reported total enrollment of about 12,550 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (31.5%), Hispanic or Latino (31.1%), and White (17.3%). About 47.17% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
79.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at CUNY Queens College in 2024 is 12,550 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 16,346 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,501 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Asian at 31.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.64% 100% Completion Time
53.25% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.64% of students graduating from CUNY Queens College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Psychology, General: 19% male / 81% female
- Computer Science: 82% male / 18% female
- Accounting: 54% male / 46% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for CUNY Queens College.
Return on Investment
$10,298 Median Student Debt
$62,763 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
16.41% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
3640.35% Return on Investment
1.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for CUNY Queens College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 98 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Psychology, General: 655 completions
2. Computer Science: 268 completions
3. Accounting: 254 completions
4. Elementary Education and Teaching: 196 completions
5. Economics, General: 196 completions
6. Sociology, General: 145 completions
7. Design and Applied Arts, Other: 115 completions
8. English Language and Literature, General: 111 completions
9. Mass Communication/Media Studies: 81 completions
Most popular programs at CUNY Queens College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for CUNY Queens College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for CUNY Queens College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 42.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,204
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,103
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
CUNY Queens College is a public institution located in Queens, NY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Psychology, General, Computer Science, Accounting. Enrollment is approximately 12,550 students. Student body composition includes Asian (31.5%), Hispanic or Latino (31.1%), White (17.3%). The admission rate is 64.35%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1120. The 150%-time completion rate is 53.25%. Approximately 47.17% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Queens, NY 11367
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 98 distinct degree programs, CUNY Queens College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is CUNY Queens College located?
CUNY Queens College is located in Queens, NY.
What is CUNY Queens College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at CUNY Queens College is 64.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 20,800 applicants and 14,252 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does CUNY Queens College cost?
Reported tuition is $7,538 and average net price is $4,195 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,132 annually.
What is the student body demographics at CUNY Queens College?
CUNY Queens College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 16,346 students, Asian (31.5%), Hispanic or Latino (31.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend CUNY Queens College?
About 46.9% of students at CUNY Queens College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for CUNY Queens College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, CUNY Queens College reports midpoint SAT about 1120.
What do graduates of CUNY Queens College earn?
Median earnings are $48,548 six years after entry and $62,763 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY Queens College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do CUNY Queens College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,298.
Is CUNY Queens College public or private?
CUNY Queens College is a public institution located in Queens, NY.
Is CUNY Queens College an HBCU?
No. CUNY Queens College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is CUNY Queens College a tribal college?
No. CUNY Queens College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New York college costs
- New York colleges by ROI
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New York
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.