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“Founded on the Belief That the Gifted Student Should Not Be Denied a College Education Due to Financial Need”
Queens College is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY), located in Flushing, Queens, a borough of New York City. Founded in 1937, Queens College has built a strong reputation as an academically rigorous institution providing accessible, high-quality education to the diverse population of New York City. The college enrolls approximately 16,000 students across undergraduate and graduate programs, drawing from one of the most ethnically diverse urban communities in the world. Queens College is particularly renowned for its Aaron Copland School of Music, education programs, and the liberal arts and sciences. The college occupies a 77-acre campus and maintains close ties to the local Queens community. Its alumni include numerous notable figures in education, arts, politics, and business. As a CUNY institution, Queens College offers affordable tuition while maintaining high academic standards, consistently ranking among the best value public colleges in the nation. International students from 140 countries enrich campus culture and contribute to a truly global learning environment.
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
$15,488
/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): $15,488
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.
