CUNY Queensborough Community College
About
Queensborough Community College (QCC) is a public community college in New York City. One of seven community colleges within the City University of New York (CUNY) system, Queensborough enrolls more than 12,000 attending students and more than 775 instructional faculty.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 10.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 46 Title IV programs, 12 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 3 fail. 31 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Pass / fail distribution
- Passing12 · 26.1%
- No Data31 · 67.4%
- Failing3 · 6.5%
Severity spectrum
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Programmatic accreditations · 2
Action history · 4
- Jan 2021Approved for Distance EducationMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
- Sep 2020Renewal of AccreditationAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission · Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Jun 2019Renewal of AccreditationMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
- Jun 2018Heightened Monitoring or Focused ReviewMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 5,706 students received $27.7M in Pell grants, alongside $2.0M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 633 borrowers who entered repayment, 8 (1.2%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate vs national, by cohort
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at CUNY
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Men vs women · spending splits
Sport-by-sport · 7
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
3-year trend
Criminal offenses by type
By location
- On campus3
- Public property1
VAWA offenses
Hate crimes by bias
- Race1
- Religion1
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
Residence-hall fires
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
CUNY vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions CUNY selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectCUNY Queensborough Community College | 24% | — | 10,337 | $4,620 | Community College |
Bergen Community College | — | — | 11,720 | $9,376 | Community College |
Camden County College | — | — | 7,622 | $5,124 | Community College |
Community College of Baltimore County | — | — | 16,451 | $6,643 | Community College |
Community College of Philadelphia | — | — | 12,926 | $13,306 | Community College |
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | — | — | 20,123 | $4,907 | Community College |
CUNY Kingsborough Community College | — | — | 18,165 | $5,436 | Community College |
Essex County College | — | — | 7,026 | $4,622 | Community College |
Middlesex College | — | — | 12,044 | $6,000 | Community College |
Monroe Community College | — | — | 8,641 | $6,569 | Community College |
Montgomery College | — | — | 18,835 | $7,240 | Community College |
Onondaga Community College | — | — | 8,537 | $7,178 | Community College |
Suffolk County Community College | — | — | 19,973 | $4,882 | Community College |
SUNY Westchester Community College | — | — | 9,359 | $9,301 | Community College |
| Peer group median | 24% | — | 11,882 | $6,285 |
CUNY Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness provides leadership and administrative support to the strategic planning process and reporting and to the assessment processes and documentation of assessment findings and reports of the institution and serves as the liaison with outside accrediting agencies.
Visit IR office page- Reem JaafarDean for Institutional Effectiveness
Common Data Set (6)
The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.
Reports & documents (7)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardqcc.cuny.edu
- Data definitionGlossary - Institutional EffectivenessThis page provides a glossary of terms related to institutional effectiveness at CUNY Queensborough Community College. It includes definitions of key concepts like assessment, learning outcomes, and curriculum mapping used to evaluate academic and operational goals. The glossary is designed to clarify processes involved in assessing and improving educational quality and aligning them with institutional objectives.qc.cuny.edu
- Data dictionaryGlossary of Terms - Faculty & StaffThe Glossary of Terms provides an extensive list of terminologies and abbreviations related to various aspects of the operations at Queensborough Community College. It covers definitions for academic structures, programs, certifications, administrative terms, student services, and faculty engagement. This comprehensive dictionary explains acronyms and key concepts essential for faculty, staff, and students, facilitating a better understanding of the institution's processes and offerings.qcc.cuny.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookFactbook2024The page provides an overview of various sections of Queensborough Community College's Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA), emphasizing its role in supporting institutional planning, assessment, and decision-making. It highlights OIRA's commitment to providing accurate data and analysis, its leadership in research and analysis on campus, and the availability of resources like Factbooks from recent academic years. Contact information for key personnel within the office is also provided.qcc.cuny.edu
- GlossaryGlossary of Terms - Faculty & StaffThe Glossary of Terms for Faculty and Staff at Queensborough Community College provides comprehensive definitions and explanations of various terms associated with the college's administration, academics, resources, and student services. It includes entries on college governance, academic programs, student support services, and technology tools. The glossary is designed to assist faculty and staff in understanding the structure and operations of the college, ensuring clear communication and coordination across the institution.qcc.cuny.edu
- Strategic planFive-Year Strategic Plan: 2021-20262021The Queensborough Community College's Five-Year Strategic Plan (2021-2026) is a collaborative effort to enhance equity and success throughout the institution. Key themes include fostering a supportive campus culture, reimagining student engagement through the Queensborough Academies, and improving curriculum and instruction to be student-centered. With specific priorities and measurable targets, the plan aims to create inclusive and effective systems to improve retention, graduation rates, and equity among all student demographics.qcc.cuny.edu
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