CUNY Queensborough Community College — tuition $4,800 in-state, $7,680 out-of-state
Outcomes
D
42/100
Affordability
A
85/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
C
47/100
Prestige
D
32/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
10,251
Total Enrollment
23%
Graduation Rate
61%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,365
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near CUNY Queensborough Community College ▼
4%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at CUNY Queensborough Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$44,214
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,254
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$8,600
Median debt at graduation
24.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
44.4%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 19% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 61st percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at CUNY Queensborough Community College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The CUNY Queensborough Community College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $636,588
Avg rent near campus: $2,838/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 11004 (4.8% cap, New York)
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🏆 Where CUNY Queensborough Community College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~420 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person55%
Hybrid (Some Online)39%
Fully Online7%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)62%
25-64 (Adult)21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at CUNY Queensborough 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 Queensborough Community College?
Tuition at CUNY Queensborough 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 $5,365.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY Queensborough Community College?
The graduation rate at CUNY Queensborough Community College is 23%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is CUNY Queensborough Community College a good school?
CUNY Queensborough 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 (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend CUNY Queensborough Community College?
CUNY Queensborough Community College has a total enrollment of 10,251 students.
Is there rental demand near CUNY Queensborough Community College?
Yes! Approximately 4% of students at CUNY Queensborough Community College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 420 students who need rental housing near campus.
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