A storied institution with a long history of graduating students who go on to serve our global community, Queens College (QC)—a senior college of The City University of New York (CUNY)—will challenge you and help you build your future.
Since its founding in 1937, Queens College has enjoyed a national reputation for its liberal arts and science programs, its world-class faculty, and its affordability. Less than 10 miles from Manhattan, Queens College offers exciting academics and an innovative program that no other college in New York City offers: QC in 4, which guarantees that you will graduate in four years.
Opportunities to study abroad and internships abound, some right on campus in our Tech Incubator, where students can learn from budding entrepreneurs. Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most respected undergraduate honors organization in the United States, has a chapter at Queens, a distinction shared with only 10 percent of the nation's liberal arts colleges. And all this happens on a beautiful 80-acre campus with a centrally located residence hall and top recreational facilities. QC is one of only two CUNY schools that participates in Division II athletics, with a total of 15 men's and women's teams.
Thanks to our low tuition and generous financial aid, 90 percent of our students who graduate in four years receive their degrees without any student loan debt. The Princeton Review has featured Queens College in America's Best Value Colleges every year since its inception, and Forbes and Money magazines have consistently praised QC for its outstanding academics, world-class faculty, generous financial aid packages, and affordable tuition. Over 60 percent of students benefit from financial aid, including grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study opportunities. The college is also a proud participant in New York State's Excelsior Scholarship program, which provides free tuition to eligible students.
QC is one of America's most diverse colleges, in every sense of the word. We educate students of all ages and interests. Three military guides recognize us for our support of veterans and members of the armed services. We make every effort to accommodate people with disabilities. Culturally, we reflect the population of our home borough: Our students come from all over the world and many speak a language other than English. As a result, this campus offers a unique learning environment that prepares our alums to enter the global economy and effect change, wherever their lives and careers may take them.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Mr. Vincent J. Angrisani
Executive Director of Enrollment Management
Executive Director of Enrollment Management
Address
65-30 Kissena Blvd
Jefferson 117
Queens, NY 11367
Jefferson 117
Queens, NY 11367
Phone
718-997-5600
Email
vincent.angrisani@qc.cuny.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Rosenthal Library
Student Union
The Summit
Dining Hall
Classrooms and Laboratory Facilities
Cafes around campus
Student Union
The Summit
Dining Hall
Classrooms and Laboratory Facilities
Cafes around campus
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Louis Armstrong House Museum House
New York Mets Citi Field
National Tennis Center Flushing Meadows
Queens Museum of Modern Art
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
New York Mets Citi Field
National Tennis Center Flushing Meadows
Queens Museum of Modern Art
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday
Contact Office for Hours
718-997-5600
Contact Office for Hours
718-997-5600
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
robert.twible@qc.cuny.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Other
Limitations
Student Athletes are invited for overnight visits.
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Queens College offers a shuttle bus service which provides a faster, more convenient way to travel between the college and the two major transit hubs serving our community, Jamaica Station and Flushing-Main Street Station.
The Queens College shuttle operates seven days a week, providing non-stop service throughout the day between the campus and these two stations. It also provides cross-campus service throughout the day between Queens Hall and the Student Union Building.
Take the Long Island Railraod or the subway #7 train to Flushing. From Flushing take the Q25, Q25-34, Q34 or Q17 bus to Queens College. Take the E,F,G,R Subway to 71st & Continental Ave. From there take the Q65A bus to Queens College. Take the E or F subway line to Union Turnpike/Kew Gardens. From there take the Q74 bus to Queens College. Cosest Airport: LaGuardia or JFK
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Long Island and Points East: Take the Long Island Expressway westbound; watch for QC signs. If you need to get to the Main Gate on Kissena, get off at Exit 24 (Kissena Blvd.) Make a left at the light and take overpass onto Kissena Blvd. If you want Colden parking, get off at Exit 23, tum left on to Main Street overpass. Watch for QC signs to Colden parking. From Manhattan and Points West: Take the Long Island Expressway eastbound watch for QC signs. Get off at Exit 24(Kissena Blvd.) If you need the Main Gate on Kissena, continue down the service road until the first traffic light (Kissena Blvd.) Make a right onto Kissena Blvd. If you want Colden parking, watch for signs as soon as you exit Long Island Expressway. Do not go to traffic light.
Local Accommodations
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
Students may apply to Queens College through CUNY (www.cuny.edu/prepare). In addition to completing the admissions application, prospective freshmen must submit a high school transcript, GED, or proof of high school equivalency, as well as SAT, ACT, AP, IB, or New York Regents test scores. Selective programs, such as Macaulay Honors College and Freshman Honors, have supplemental applications.
Prospective transfers need to complete an application form and submit transcripts from high school and all previous colleges. Admission is automatic for anyone holding an AA or AS from a CUNY/SUNY school, or an AAS from CUNY. Other applicants have to meet entry requirements. Students with fewer than 30 credits need a 2.75 GPA for admission based on the freshman criteria. Students with 30 to 60 credits must have a 2.25 GPA calculated from all college transcripts.
The best preparation for Queens College is a high school program incorporating 4 years of English, 4 years of social studies, 3 years of math, 3 years of a foreign language, and at least 2 years of lab science. Applicants who are non-residents of the United States and non-native English speakers should submit a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score.
Overview
Applicants: 25,621
Acceptance Rate: 53%
Average HS GPA: 3.00
GPA Breakdown
6%
Over 3.75
28%
3.50 - 3.74
36%
3.25 - 3.49
24%
3.00 - 3.24
6%
2.50 - 2.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
510 - 590
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
530 - 600
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 27
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
ACT Writing Policy
ACT with or without Writing accepted
SAT Essay Policy
SAT with or without Writing accepted
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
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From The School
Academic Programs
QC's departments and programs are organized into four schools: Arts and Humanities, Education, Math and Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. In addition to participating in CUNY's Macaulay Honors College—which provides full tuition for in-state residents—the college offers its own honors programs, including one for transfer students. QC in 4, a program exclusive to Queens College, creates a path for entering freshmen to complete a bachelor's degree in four years, guaranteed.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Queens College has 69 undergraduate majors, in programs leading to BA, BBA, BS, BFA, and BMus degrees, as well as 26 accelerated BA/MA tracks that allow you to earn combined undergraduate and graduate degrees in just 5 years. Starting in their senior year, students may take graduate-level courses that will count toward both their bachelor's and master's degrees. Students can earn their undergraduate and graduate degrees in such fields as art, business, education, science and more. Better still, seniors enrolled in the program pay undergraduate tuition rates on up to 12 credits in graduate coursework, saving time and money.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17:1
Total Faculty
1,351
with Terminal Degree
677
716
Women
635
Men
390
Minority
60
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
27%
Graduate in 5 years
49%
Graduate in 6 years
56%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
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.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Environmental Biology.
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
Neuroscience.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Actuarial Science.
Finance, General.
Financial Planning and Services.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Labor Studies.
-
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Earth Science Teacher Education.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
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.
Latin Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Physics Teacher Education.
Reading Teacher Education.
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Superintendency and Educational System Administration.
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
Chinese Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Comparative Literature.
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.
Russian Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
Public Health Education and Promotion.
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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LIBRARY SCIENCE.
Archives/Archival Administration.
Children and Youth Library Services.
Library and Information Science.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, Other.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Jewish/Judaic Studies.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Optics/Optical Sciences.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Applied Behavior Analysis.
Clinical Psychology.
Developmental and Child Psychology.
Psychology, General.
School Psychology.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Social Sciences, Other.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Jazz/Jazz Studies.
Music Performance, General.
Students Say
Located in New York’s “most diverse borough,” Queens College “offers high quality academics for a very reasonable price.” As one student puts it, “Queens is about getting a valuable and quality education that does not drain you financially for the future.” In keeping with the fact that the majority of QC students live off campus in a variety of nearby communities, one of the school’s strengths is helping students become “the best you can be so you can give back to the community.” One student even goes as far as to say that QC is “considered the Harvard of CUNY.” The Macaulay Honors College and the Aaron Copeland School of Music both get high marks, with students saying that QC as a whole “provides a strong liberal arts education to give [students] well-rounded knowledge and skills.” Professors generally “genuinely care about [students’] grades and well-being”; as one student puts it, “They won’t let me fall behind.” But while “most professors genuinely care for [students’] success,” it’s inevitable that they will “vary in terms of quality.” As one student puts it, “Many of my professors just lecture and don’t interact too much, however, some are very involved and passionate.” Students appreciate the “challenging yet interesting courses” but some lament that for the coveted courses, “you have to really run and register for those classes like it’s a competition.”
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Paul Simon
Musician
Gary Ackerman
US Congressman
Susan Isaacs
Novelist/Screenwriter
Helen Marshall
Former Queens Borough President
Donna Orender
President WNBA
Jerry Seinfeld
Comedian
Charles Wang
Owner NY Islanders, Founder: Computer Associates
Academic Rating
76/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
27%
Graduate in 5 years
49%
Graduate in 6 years
56%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Information from PayScale:
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$53,500
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$98,700
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$54,800
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$100,900
Percent High Job Meaning
50%
Percent STEM
8%
Students Say
One of the biggest boons for Queens College students are the professors, who “support students beyond the classroom via letters of recommendation or trying to help them enter internships [and] various programs” if the student has proven themselves to be hardworking and capable. Thanks to the campus proximity to city many students already tend to have some sort of job, whether it’s a part-time gig or a full-time career. Potential opportunities are posted daily on the school’s Symplicity portal by the Center for Career Engagement and Internships, which also runs workshops such as Résumé Preparation, Job Interview Techniques, and Job Search Strategies. Additionally, the Jeannette K. Watson Summer Fellowship Program is a three-summer paid internship program that provides annual funding to promising students of New York City partner colleges so that they may participate in seminars, cultural events, fieldwork, and internships. Out of Queens College alumni visiting PayScale.com, 50 percent report that their jobs make the world a better place.
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
For New York State residents, yearly undergraduate tuition is $6,930; out-of-state and international students pay $620 per credit. Fees add from $142.10 to $303.85 a semester, depending on both the semester and the number of credits carried by the student. Some courses have material and transportation fees, from $9 to as much as $150.
A semester of on-campus housing at The Summit Apartments costs $6,568 for a shared bedroom, or $8,238 for a private bedroom.
Financial Aid
More than 60 percent of the college's students receive some form of need-based financial aid. Possibilities include federal and state grants, federal loans, federal work-study programs, and scholarships, including the New York State Excelsior Scholarship program.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,751
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,109
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,073
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
13%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$14,376
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$8,631
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$6,930
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$18,600
Required Fees
$608
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,364
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,162
Transportation for Commuters
$1,122
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
82/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
Current undergraduate enrollment exceeds 16,000 students, two-thirds of whom attend full-time and approximately half of whom entered QC as transfer students. Almost a third of our students are Hispanic, and nearly as many are Asian-Pacific Islanders. Ethnic breakdowns don't quite capture the diversity of Queens College. More than half of our students were born overseas; they come from 150 countries and speak nearly 80 languages and dialects.
You name it, Queens College has it—on a campus with more than 100 clubs and intramural sports, there is an outlet for every student. Greek life is well represented, as are cultural, professional, and service organizations. QC is one of only two CUNY schools that participate in Division II athletics, with a total of 15 men's and women's teams.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
16,702
Foreign Countries Represented
143
Demographics
29.38%
Asian
9.33%
African-American
30.35%
Hispanic
22.59%
Caucasian
4.79%
International
55% female
45% male
1% are out of state
75% are full time
25% are part time
Students Say
Diversity is key at Queens College, where, as one student puts it, “We have a very diverse campus, so no minority is really ever a minority.” “If one were to ask me to name every ethnicity, nationality, and religious group on campus, I would not even know where to begin,” says another. QC “has a very friendly student body” and some says that “the friendships and bonds you make from taking transit together, or sharing stories is special in [its] own way.” Others note that “there is not much of an established social life” and that “if you want to make friends here you really have to work for it.” Many students “have parttime jobs,” some students “are parents, and have to take care of their children”—“Of course, many people are straight out of high school [too], but even these people usually spend a lot of time off campus.” Students describe their peers as “career-minded and focused”; they “love to have fun, but they [are] still focused on their studies and their futures.”
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
Queens College is located on 80 tree-lined acres in a quiet, residential neighborhood of Queens, New York City's largest borough. The attractions of Manhattan aren't far away, and year-round events—from performances at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts to Division II games on our field and courts—make the campus a destination in its own right. The college is served by public bus lines, as well as college shuttles that bring riders to and from two major mass transit hubs. Drivers can get here via I-495. Although most students commute to class, The Summit Apartments, QC's residence hall, has affordable housing for just over 500 in fully furnished, twoand four-person suites.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Queens College invests an average of $20 million annually toward equipment and facility upgrades. Faculty and students conduct research in fully equipped labs with cutting-edge tools. Business and science majors can intern for startup companies at the college's Tech Incubator or launch their own businesses. The renowned Aaron Copland School of Music has professional performance spaces and recording studios, as well as practice rooms equipped with Steinway pianos. Students can get in shape in our fitness center; swim laps in our Olympic-size pool; train on our track, soccer, softball or baseball fields; and play basketball and tennis year-round—we have courts indoors and out. Wi-Fi access around campus makes it easy to field email and catch up on work from a seat in a campus café or outside on the quad.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Queens College knows that top students look for challenges beyond the classroom. Our Center for Career Engagement and Internships connects our students with an extensive network of internships with companies and agencies. Interns earn academic credit and often more: the average QC internship stipend is $1,200 to $1,500. Service learning and leadership opportunities abound: you can build houses with Habitat for Humanity during spring break, go on a Midnight Run to feed the homeless, or conduct geological research in one of our local waterways. QC is also part of the CUNY Service Corps, in which students spend 24 weeks in paid, part-time positions working on projects that address public health, education, the environment, and more. In addition, students can take advantage of international academic programs with partner colleges.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
0%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
82/99
First-Year Students living on campus
0%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
97/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Other
Students Say
Though the school opened the Summit Apartments, its first residence hall, in 2009, the majority of QC students still commute; as one student observes, “Even though the Summit Apartments can only house 500 students, it still remains pretty empty throughout the semesters.” Since “most students come here to go to class and then head home or to their job afterwards,” many QC students say that it’s difficult to foster much sense of a school community—“the sense of community could use some work.” But others counter, saying that, “I would not expect a school composed mostly of commuters to bond as much as we do.” Outside of class, it’s “very hard to be bored,” especially “being so close to the city, there are a lot of activities to do around the area.” Many students explore Queens, which is accessible via a free QC shuttle. For those who live on campus, or those commuters who stick around after class, as one student puts it, “We have clubs for everything, and if there isn’t a club for something you like you could always start [one] up.” One thing that students agree helps unite QC as a community is student government: “Student government provides us with events and carnivals during both the fall and spring semesters. It brings people together.”
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
OSS/TRIO DSSS
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Mirian Detres-Hickey PhD
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Psycho-educational Evaluation assessmentDocumentation Required for ADHD
An official doctor's letterSpecial Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
118
Number of Honor Societies
3
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
10
1% join a fraternity
1% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
30% participate in intramural sports
2% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Knights)
11 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Knights)
13 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: York College, Medgar, City College
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: Gay, Lesbian and Straight Alliance; Counseling & Advisement Center
Minority Support Groups: Minority Student Affairs & Pre-Professional Advisement, Alliance of Latin American Students, Assoc of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting, Black Student Union, Caribbean Student Assoc, Chinese Student Assoc, Guyanese Student Assoc, Haitian Student Assoc, Hindu Student Council, Legal Society of Minority Students, La Tertulia, Society of African Students, Taiwanese Student Assoc,
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: York College, Medgar, City College
Sustainability
Affectionately referred to as the “jewel of the CUNY system,” Queens College might truly be the greenest gem in the thriving NYC borough of Queens. Committed to “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs,” this 87-acre suburban campus always has one eye on the future. Commitments to NYCPLA 2017 and the Governor of New York to reduce energy use are just parts of the longstanding college’s Campus 10 Year Sustainability Plan, which also entails a plan to be carbon neutral in thirty-five years. Unsurprisingly, green building is central. Mechanical upgrades, such as that for the new Science Building, are aimed at significantly reducing energy consumption—as is the design and construction of a Central Chiller Plant. It will grow from initially supplying HVAC to several science buildings to eventually covering the entire campus. The college has recently installed a number of rain gardens with permeable pavers which have eliminated a significant volume of stormwater per year from going directly into the combined sewer system. At Queens College, responsible transportation, recycling, and dining are all on the menu. In fact, the Pride of New York program promotes the sale of agricultural and food products grown and processed within New York State. Students are the cogs in the campus-wide green machine. The 300-strong Environmental Club organizes participation in projects such as “Cool Roofs,” where students volunteer to paint rooftops white to improve cooling efficiency. Academically, students can pursue bachelor’s degrees in environmental science and participate in sustainability research. Queens College’s motto is “We learn so that we may serve,” so why not serve green?
91/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
60%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
No
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
No
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: http://ope.ed.gov/security
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
