Acceptance
64%
Avg SAT
1120
In-State
$7,538
Grad Rate (4yr)
33%
Retention
79%
Earnings
$62,763
AI Overview
Queens College brings a serious academic focus to one of New York City's most international neighborhoods, with standout programs in environmental science and area studies that draw on the borough's global connections. The tree-lined 80-acre campus feels surprisingly tranquil for NYC, attracting motivated commuter students who value accessible excellence. Students here tend to be independent self-starters who balance work and family commitments while pursuing genuine intellectual curiosity—particularly those interested in sustainability and cross-cultural scholarship.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$7,538
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,488
Room & Board
$17,132
Average Net Price
$4,195
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
47%
Take Federal Loans
8%
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,298
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$62,763Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$10,298Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer Science
289 graduates
$112,903
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
93 graduates
$94,526
4 yrs after graduation
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
67 graduates
$78,281
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
108 graduates
$76,925
4 yrs after graduation
Urban Studies/Affairs
36 graduates
$74,979
4 yrs after graduation
Mathematics
61 graduates
$74,659
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
238 graduates
$69,956
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
183 graduates
$67,221
4 yrs after graduation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
39 graduates
$65,863
4 yrs after graduation
Political Science and Government
102 graduates
$65,213
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
70+ programsAnd 58 more programs available
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