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CUNY Queensborough Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 59%
On-time graduation rate 28%

Located in Bayside, New York, QCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of CUNY Queensborough Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

CUNY Queensborough Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at QCC is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at QCC is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at QCC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,210

Cost of attendance at CUNY Queensborough Community College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,090

Cost of attendance at CUNY Queensborough Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 79 of freshman students at CUNY Queensborough Community College received on average $6,425 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,425
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,373 55% $4,958 $6,807,139
Other Federal Grant 1,818 73% $4,671 $8,491,797
State Grant/Scholarships 1,273 51% $2,570 $3,271,205
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 667 27% $1,118 $745,707
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,947 79% $6,425 $12,508,709

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of CUNY Queensborough Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of CUNY Queensborough Community College students is 28.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 22.3%.

28.5%

  • asian 35.1% 209 students
  • African American 22.8% 172 students
  • white 34.9% 105 students
  • hawaiian 16.7% 3 students
  • hispanic 26.5% 280 students
  • International Students 36.5% 54 students
  • Mixed Race 26.5% 18 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

CUNY Queensborough Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

CUNY Queensborough Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training