C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100

CUNY LaGuardia Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Long Island City, New York 11101
Outcomes
D
43/100
Affordability
A
86/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
C
47/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Quick Stats

13,998
Total Enrollment
25%
Graduation Rate
60%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,466
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near CUNY LaGuardia Community College

7% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 924 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$1,153,280
Avg Monthly Rent
$4,435
1-Year Change
+1.1%
For parents & investors

The CUNY LaGuardia Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,153,280
  • Avg rent near campus: $4,435/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10017 (4.5% cap, New York)

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🏆 Where CUNY LaGuardia Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
of 22 schools
#5
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
of 33 schools
#5
Restaurant/Food Services Management
of 8 schools
#7
Physical Sciences, General
of 30 schools
#18
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
of 48 schools
#22
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
of 100 schools
#23
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
of 100 schools
#25
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,800 $7,680

Financial Aid

91%
Receive Any Aid
73%
Receive Pell Grants
3%
Take Out Loans
$6,466
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,843
$30,001 - $48,000$5,663
$48,001 - $75,000$8,505
$75,001 - $110,000$9,845
$110,001+$11,265

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 278 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 149 grads/yr Psychology, General 131 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 124 grads/yr Computer Science 88 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 86 grads/yr Education, General 82 grads/yr Fine/Studio Arts, General 80 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 77 grads/yr Physical Sciences, General 54 grads/yr Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 46 grads/yr Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 41 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 35 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 35 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 33 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 32 grads/yr Restaurant/Food Services Management 32 grads/yr Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 29 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 29 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 26 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

13,998
Total Students
51%
Women
51%
Traditional Age (18-24)
7%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 10%
Hispanic 44%
Black 16%
Asian 18%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 10%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 7%
With Family 93%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~924 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 54%
Hybrid (Some Online) 38%
Fully Online 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 51%
25-64 (Adult) 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at CUNY LaGuardia Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend CUNY LaGuardia Community College?
Tuition at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is $4,800 for in-state students and $7,680 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,466.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY LaGuardia Community College?
The graduation rate at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is 25%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is CUNY LaGuardia Community College a good school?
CUNY LaGuardia Community College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend CUNY LaGuardia Community College?
CUNY LaGuardia Community College has a total enrollment of 13,998 students.
Is there rental demand near CUNY LaGuardia Community College?
Yes! Approximately 7% of students at CUNY LaGuardia Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 924 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology