LaGuardia Community College of the City University of New York was created in the early 1970s with a mission to serve the educational needs of the various communities that comprise Western Queens County. The Division of Academic Affairs was established to help the College realize that mission. The Division has responsibility for the various academic programs offered by the College. This includes the Associate in Arts (A.A.), the Associate in Science (A.S.), and the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degrees, as well as a number of registered certificate programs. The Division also offers instruction in the basic skills: reading, writing, mathematics, and English as a Second Language. Supplementary support, such as tutoring, academic advisement and intensive courses are also provided by the Division of Academic Affairs.
The Division of Academic Affairs also supports the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives, Library Media Resources Center, Institutional Archives, cultural performances and exhibits, and research opportunities for both faculty and students.
LaGuardia Community College is a City University of New York (CUNY) community college located in Long Island City in Queens, New York. It is named for former New York City Mayor Fiorello La Guardia. Referred to as "The World's Community College," it has a diverse international student body representing more than 150 countries and speaking over 100 languages.
Founded in 1968 and known initially as Community College #9, it is housed in the former Sunshine Biscuits bakery. According to legend, its history began when La Guardia himself visited the old bakery and the former Ford special materials plant. Upon biting into a delicious cookie, he exclaimed jokingly, "This bakery is perfect. The bakers must be extremely intelligent to be able to make these. Why, I think we should make this into a higher institute of learning!".
The college has been named a National Institution of Excellence (Policy Center on the First Year of College) and 1 of the "Top 3 Large Community Colleges in the U.S." (Community College Survey of Student Engagement, 2002). The current president of the college is Dr. Gail O. Mellow.
LaGuardia's historic logo is a flower with five petals, symbolizing the five boroughs of New York City, and the first name of its namesake, which in Italian translates to "Little Flower." Capitalizing on its reputation as one of the most diverse campuses in the country, the college also uses an apple logo covered with various national flags. The apple is taken from the "Big Apple" nickname that describes New York City.
LaGuardia offers programs leading to three degrees which are: Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), and Associate in Applied Science (AAS).
Many of the students upon completing studies transfer to four-year institutions to attain a bachelor's degree. LaGuardia offers lower college tuition costs, when compared to other colleges in New York City. The school also offers continuing education programs.
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| Percent of Students International: | 14% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 3,092 | $ 4,852 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,800 | $ 4,560 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 292 | $ 292 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,127 | 56% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,924 | 60% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 522 | 1% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,122 | 3% | |
Any Aid: |
68% |
