CUNY Queensborough Community College

222-05 56th Ave
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
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  • The mission of Queensborough Community College is to provide post-secondary educational programs within the framework of the open admission policy of The City University of New York, which is committed to the goals of open access and academic excellence.

School Highlights

CUNY Queensborough Community College serves 16,182 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 51%.

Top Placements

CUNY Queensborough Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 567 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
CUNY Queensborough Community College(NY) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty567 staff81 staff
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Student Body

The student population of CUNY Queensborough Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The CUNY Queensborough Community College diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment16,182 students1,701 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio29:128:1
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# Full-Time Students9,551 students1,163 students
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# Part-Time Students6,631 students538 students
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% Asian
22%
6%
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% Hispanic
29%
19%
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% Black
18%
17%
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% White
21%
49%
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% Hawaiian
1%
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% Non Resident races
7%
4%
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Diversity Score0.790.69
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College Completion Rate
18%
27%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$40,700$35,200
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $4,840 is less than the state average of $5,512. The in-state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,540 is less than the state average of $10,202. The out-state tuition has grown by 23% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,840$5,512
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,540$10,202
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid76%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$7,843$13,006
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,500$5,549
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Queensborough Community College was established in 1959 on the 37-acre site of the former Oakland Golf and Country Club in Bayside, a picturesque residential neighborhood in northeast Queens. The College consists of 14 major buildings, including an astronomy observatory, recital hall, professional sound recording studio, art and dance studios, photography and digital art laboratories, radio station, both an 875-seat professional performing arts theater and the intimate "Shadowbox" theater, and several major science laboratories equipped with the most current technology. The heart of the College is the Kurt R. Schmeller Library Building, holding more than 150,000 volumes, and home to the Academic Computing Center. The College offers Associate degree and Certificate programs that prepare its students for transfer to four-year institutions and for entry into the job market. The College also serves students who take courses for personal enrichment or career advancement. Students are provided opportunities for challenge, stimulation, and growth through advanced courses, special projects, appropriate academic advisement, and personal and career counseling. The College strives to provide its students with the best preparation for their future lives and careers. The College functions as a community resource by serving the educational, professional, and cultural needs of the general community. It offers a broad base of community-oriented activities including continuing education, on- and off-campus learning centers, and cultural and recreational events. The College offers nine Associate degree curricula in the liberal arts and sciences and fifteen in career and pre-professional areas. It also offers nine specialized Certificate programs, as well as an extensive range of noncredit community service programs. Courses are offered during the day, evening, and weekends in the fall and spring semesters. A cultural mecca for the borough, Queensborough offers an extensive program of theater, dance, and concerts through its Professional Performing Arts Series, complemented by a full schedule of student performances that are open to all members of the community.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to CUNY Queensborough Community College is Long Island Business Institute (3.8 miles away).
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  • Long Island Business Institute
    Private, for profit
    397 students | 3.80 Mi136-18 39th Avenue, Fifth Floor
    Flushing,  NY  11354
    (718) 939-5100     3.80397
  • Plaza College
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    Public
    870 students | 4.80 Mi118-33 Queens Boulevard
    Forest Hills,  NY  11375
    (718) 779-1430     4.80870
  • St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens
    Private, for profit
    504 students | 5.60 Mi97-77 Queens Blvd
    Rego Park,  NY  11374
    (718) 357-0500     5.60504
  • Nassau Community College
    Public
    22,374 students | 6.40 MiOne Education Dr
    Garden City,  NY  11530
    (516) 572-7501     6.4022,374
  • Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
    Private, non-profit
    1,614 students | 6.70 Mi86-01 23rd Avenue
    East Elmhurst,  NY  11369
    (718) 429-6600     6.701,614
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Quick Stats (2021)
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  • Students: 16,182 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,840
  • Out-state tuition: $7,540
  • Student:teacher ratio: 29:1
  • Minority enrollment: 79%
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For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,512 per year for in-state students and $10,202 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,236 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 67%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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