Description

A highly diversified two-year educational experience is what you’ll receive at the CUNY Queensborough Community College in Oakland Gardens, New York. The school is proud of its diversity, as close to half of the student body is composed of students born in another country.

In line with its student body, the school offers a variety of student clubs, organizations, and events. From art galleries and exhibits and a performing arts center to student-run literary publications and an impressive range of organizations from an Architecture Club to a Robotics Club, the college provides many opportunities for an enriching student life.

Academics are designed for students to transfer to four-year programs. They encompass a broad range of majors, like:

  • Digital Arts and Design
  • Museum and Gallery Studies
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Information Systems
  • English
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Criminal Justice

Specialized career programs for students looking to enter into their profession upon graduation are offered in fields like Accounting, Massage Therapy, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Laser and Fiber Optics Engineering Technology, and more.

Admissions are completely open, allowing any student with a high school diploma or GED the opportunity to attend the college.

Tuition is lower for New York residents, but financial aid is available to all eligible students through scholarships, federal grants, veteran’s assistance, and student loans.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$3,490

Out-of-State Tuition

$5,380

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

16,176

Students

Total Students
16,176

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
57%
Part-Time
43%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
92%
Out-of-State
8%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
26%
Asian
21%
Caucasian
24%
Latino
26%
Other
3%

Students State Origin

New York
92%
Other
8%

International Students

International
7%
Domestic
93%