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Queens College is located in New York, New York (a large city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Queens College is the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, education and teaching, and liberal arts.
Queens College does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 46% of applicants in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 580.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Queens College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 17,638 enrolled students in 2005.
Queens College values student athletics, and belongs to the Eastern College Athletic Conference and New York Collegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
CUNY Queens College
65 30 Kissena Blvd
Flushing, NY 11367-0904
General Phone: (718) 997-5000
Admissions Phone: (718) 997-5600
Financial Aid Phone: (718) 997-5100
http://www.qc.edu
Queens College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,122 | sociology, English, urban studies, economics, library science, history, political science, Spanish language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 892 | elementary school teaching, educational supervision, physical education teaching, education courses, social studies teaching, music teaching, English teaching, school counseling, ... |
| Business And Management | 362 | accounting, finance, labor relations, international business |
| Therapy And Counseling | 323 | psychology, school psychology, psychology courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 176 | computer and info science |
| Media | 119 | communication studies |
| Science | 84 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, ecology |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 71 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Fine Arts | 67 | fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 63 | mathematics |
| Music | 58 | music performance |
| Family And Social Work | 34 | family and consumer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 24 | drama, various performing arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 23 | exercise science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 21 | philosophy, religion |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | commercial art, cinematography |
Number of programs and degrees for Queens College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,151 | 50 |
| Master's degree | 1,171 | 49 |
| Post-master's certificate | 119 | 2 |
In 2005, Queens College had a total enrollment of 17,638 students (12,418 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 16% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 95% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 65 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,999 | 5,034 | 46% | 1,384 | 27% |
| Men | 4,609 | 2,035 | 44% | 548 | 27% |
| Women | 6,390 | 2,999 | 47% | 836 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (718) 997-5600
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,377 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,017 |
| Books and supplies | $ 832 |
Financial Aid:
Queens College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 269000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (718) 997-5100
Queens College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 260 | 144 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 64 | 76 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 27 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 167 | $92,578 | 51 | $87,972 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 68 | $73,247 | 63 | $72,468 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 79 | $55,643 | 99 | $53,884 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $50,459 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 31 | $51,947 | 31 | $49,415 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 346 | $76,589 | 247 | $65,060 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 39 | 65 | 104 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Baseball | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 52 | 78 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Labor and Industrial Relations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
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
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Queens College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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