CUNY Queens College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state New York residents. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
CUNY Queens College is a public institution located in Queens, New York with approximately 12,550 undergraduate students enrolled. CUNY Queens College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The average net price after financial aid is $4,195 per year. The graduation rate is 53%, and the typical graduate earns $52,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Queens College (QC) is a public college in the New York City borough of Queens. Part of the City University of New York system, Queens College occupies an 83-acre (34 ha) campus primarily located in Flushing.
This is a strong option for cost-conscious students in the NYC area — at just $3,830/year average net price and a median debt of only $8,580 at graduation, it's one of the most affordable paths to a degree you'll find anywhere. The 60% graduation rate is worth watching, though, meaning a meaningful share of students who start here don't finish, so self-motivation and a clear plan matter. Median earnings of $52,900 a decade out are solid relative to the near-zero debt load, making the return on investment genuinely hard to beat if you stay on track.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (12,550 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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