CUNY LaGuardia Community College

31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY, 11101
Tel: (718)482-7200
Public | 17,750 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • CUNY LaGuardia Community College serves 17,750 students (56% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • CUNY LaGuardia Community College is one of 7 community colleges within Queens County, NY.

School Overview:
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 598 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 17,750 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:30 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 9,965 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 7,785 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 - 6%
% Black		 - 15%
% White		 - 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $3,492 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $5,382 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Founded in 1971 as part of the City University of New York, LaGuardia Community College is nationally acclaimed for its commitment in preparing students to become full participants in the economic and civic life of the city, nation and world, via its tradition of academic excellence and innovative real world applications of classroom learning.
  • 31 Majors, 3 Certificates plus an Honors Program for highly motivated students. In 2003, LaGuardia was 1 of 13 colleges nationally to be chosen by the Policy Center on the First College Year as an Institution of Excellence, along side West Point, Purdue University in Indiana and Texas A&M. Only 2 community colleges received this honor. We also have student exchange and transfer programs with Columbia University, Barnard and Vassar Colleges.
  • Annual enrollment is approx. 13,000 students. LaGuardia students come from the United States and more than 160 countries. Our students have high educational goals: 34% plan on earning a Bachelor's degree; an additional 45% plan on earning a Master's degree. Most students have part-time or fulltime jobs during at least part of their matriculation.

Nearby Schools:

CUNY LaGuardia Community College
17750 students | 0 mi. away
Tri-State College Of Acupuncture
150 students | 3.5 mi. away
Hudson County Community College
9189 students | 6.7 mi. away
Essex County College
13424 students | 12.6 mi. away
Bergen Community College
17198 students | 16.5 mi. away
Berkeley College (West Paterson)
2729 students | 17.0 mi. away

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