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“Open Doors. Open Minds. Open New York.”
LaGuardia Community College is a public community college of the City University of New York (CUNY), located in Long Island City in the Queens borough of New York City. Established by resolution in 1967 and opening its doors in 1971, LaGuardia was named for Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the beloved New York City mayor known for his progressive and inclusive policies — a fitting tribute given the college's mission to serve New York's immigrant and working-class communities. LaGuardia enrolls approximately 17,000 students and is nationally recognized as a model for educating immigrants, first-generation college students, and non-traditional learners. With 89% minority enrollment, LaGuardia is one of the most diverse community colleges in the United States, serving students who speak more than 100 languages. The college offers associate degrees and certificates across business, health sciences, liberal arts, technology, and the arts. LaGuardia is particularly noted for its cooperative education model, which integrates academic study with structured internship experiences, providing students with real-world career preparation. Its graduates transfer to CUNY senior colleges and prestigious institutions across New York City in significant numbers.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$8,098
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $8,098
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
