Overview

Queens College of the City University of New York is a Comprehensive institution located in Queens, NY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Queens, NY  11367
United States

Contact Ms. Chelsea Lavington
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Phone: 718-997-5600
Fax: 718-997-5617

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Area Studies, Other
East Asian Studies
Latin American Studies
Near And Middle Eastern Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Labor Studies
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Earth Science Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Latin Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Chinese Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Hebrew Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Latin Language And Literature
Linguistics
Portuguese Language And Literature
Russian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Dietetics/dietitian
Public Health Education And Promotion
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Photography

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

20,800

Applied

14,252

Accepted

13,998

Enrolled

Female Admissions

11,031

Females Applied

8,093

Females Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

9,371

Males Applied

5,893

Males Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

65

Application Fee

3.38

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 3
Required for some programs

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	June 1st	February 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Financial Aid

9,556

Avg. Financial Aid Package

9,567

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

9,143

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,100

Avg. Loan Aid

5,832

Avg. Grant Aid

8,673

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

48%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

4%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

13,998

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

1%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	30.05%
Black or African American	9.79%
White or Caucasian	18.71%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.46%
Asian	31.34%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.23%
Two or more races	3.13%

Gender

Male (47.24%)

Female (51.42%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	3%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Welcome Day, Orientation and Career Fair

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Most popular organizations:
Sci-fi/Animation Club, Chabad on Campus, Association of Latino Professionals For America, GLASA and Muslim Student Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 2	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

1,319

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 604

Part-time - 715

Male - 636

Female - 683