Queensborough Community College (QCC) is a public two-year college of the City University of New York (CUNY), located in Bayside, in the northeastern Queens borough of New York City. Founded in 1959 on the 37-acre site of the former Oakland Golf and Country Club, QCC serves approximately 13,616 students with associate degree programs and certificates across a wide range of disciplines. The college is one of the most diverse educational institutions in the United States, with students representing 109 nations of birth and speaking 78 native languages, reflecting the extraordinary multicultural character of the Queens community. QCC offers strong programs in nursing, engineering science, business, liberal arts, and the visual and performing arts, with robust pathways to baccalaureate programs at four-year CUNY colleges. The Tigers athletics program competes in the City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC), offering basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and other sports. As part of the CUNY system, QCC provides one of the most affordable college educations available in New York City, making it a vital pathway to higher education for the diverse immigrant and working-class communities of Queens.
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
$$8,090
/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): $8,090
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.
