CUNY Queens College was established in 1937. It is a comprehensive college offering over a 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees at the masters level as well as a number of advanced certificate programs. It is also one of seven participating schools in the CUNY Honors College.
The campus of Queens College is spread across 77 acres. There are more than 40 buildings on the campus. The college also has over 100 clubs and is home to many centers which include:
The sports teams of Queens College are known as the Knights.
Queens College is located in Flushing, NY (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 education and teaching and liberal arts.
Queens College does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 40% of applicants in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. 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 18,728 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
Queens College values student athletics, and belongs to the Eastern College Athletic Conference and New York Collegiate Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Queens College prepares students to become leaders of our global society by offering a rigorous education in the liberal arts and sciences under the guidance of a faculty dedicated to both teaching and research. Students graduate with the ability to think critically, address complex problems, explore various cultures, and use modern technologies and information resources. With a faculty and student population that reflects the diversity of New York City, Queens College provides an unusually rich education."
More complete details are provided below.
CUNY Queens College
65-30 Kissena Blvd
Flushing, NY 11367-0904
General Phone: (718) 997-5000
http://www.qc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,118 | sociology, English, economics, library science, history, urban studies, Spanish language, anthropology, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 1,007 | elementary school teaching, social studies teaching, special ed, English teaching, educational supervision, physical education teaching, ESL instruction, music teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 530 | accounting, finance, international business, labor studies, actuarial science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 408 | psychology, school psychology, clinical psychology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 104 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology |
| Media | 102 | mass communication |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 77 | computer science |
| Science | 71 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Mathematics | 71 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 50 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Music | 49 | music performance |
| Family and Social Work | 44 | family and consumer science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 32 | exercise science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 19 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 18 | philosophy, Jewish studies, religion |
| Design | 12 | graphic design |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 6 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 6 | film studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Queens College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,433 | 55 |
| Master's degree | 1,238 | 47 |
| Post-master's certificate | 53 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Queens College had a total enrollment of 18,728 students (14,757 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 18% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 97% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
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. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14,436 | 5,835 | 40% | 1,778 | 30% |
| Men | 6,221 | 2,387 | 38% | 700 | 29% |
| Women | 8,215 | 3,448 | 42% | 1,078 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 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 | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,447 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,087 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,016 |
Financial Aid:
Queens College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 269000)
Queens College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 250 | 157 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 83 | 78 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 26 | 36 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 159 | $108,580 | 60 | $103,108 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 59 | $85,108 | 66 | $84,245 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 106 | $68,056 | 105 | $66,296 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $57,472 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 34 | $60,893 | 35 | $58,347 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 359 | $88,079 | 271 | $77,628 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 37 | 48 | 85 |
| Basketball | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 37 | 58 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Labor Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
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
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
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
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/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Comparative Literature
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Hebrew Language and Literature
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Queens College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career 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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