Community CollegePublicHSI
CUNY Queensborough Community College
6-yr Graduation
24%
—
Total enrollment
10,337
peer median 11,882
Avg net price
$4,458
-$1.7k vs Community College
Use this data
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.
Overall completion
24%
Overall completion
24%
Full-time retention
65%
Full-time retention
65%
Pell equity
4.3pp gap
Pell recipients
26%311 of 1218
Non-Pell (all)
22%165 of 761
Subsidized loan, no Pell
36%5 of 14
No Federal Aid
21%160 of 747
Pell recipients here graduate at a 4.3-point higher rate than non-Pell students, unusual and worth a closer look.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
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.
Total programs
46
Passing
12
26.1% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
3
6.5% of portfolio
Fail rate
6.5%
+5.9pp vs 0.6% national
Pass / fail distribution
46programs
- Passing12 · 26.1%
- No Data31 · 67.4%
- Failing3 · 6.5%
Severity spectrum
Critical
3
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
2
Safe
10
No data
31
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.
Program
Typical
Benchmark
EP gap
Fine and Studio Arts
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$26,984
$34,350
Same-State HS Median
-21.4%
−$7,366
Fine and Studio Arts
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
-21.4%
$26,984 vs $34,350
Visual and Performing Arts General
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$27,011
$34,350
Same-State HS Median
-21.4%
−$7,339
Visual and Performing Arts General
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
-21.4%
$27,011 vs $34,350
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$28,517
$34,350
Same-State HS Median
-17.0%
−$5,833
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
-17.0%
$28,517 vs $34,350
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree · Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
$41,794
$34,350
Same-State HS Median
+21.7%
+$7,444
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree · Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
+21.7%
$41,794 vs $34,350
Data Processing
Associate Degree · Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
$42,907
$34,350
Same-State HS Median
+24.9%
+$8,557
Data Processing
Associate Degree · Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
+24.9%
$42,907 vs $34,350
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$43,007
$34,350
Same-State HS Median
+25.2%
+$8,657
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+25.2%
$43,007 vs $34,350
Physical Sciences General
Associate Degree · Physical Sciences
$43,018
$34,350
Same-State HS Median
+25.2%
+$8,668
Physical Sciences General
Associate Degree · Physical Sciences
+25.2%
$43,018 vs $34,350
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences General
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$44,067
$34,350
Same-State HS Median
+28.3%
+$9,717
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences General
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+28.3%
$44,067 vs $34,350
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Program
Median debt
Median earnings
Debt burden
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree · Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
$9,000
$41,794
22%
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree · Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
$9,000 debt · $41,794 earn
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences General
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$8,168
$44,067
19%
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences General
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$8,168 debt · $44,067 earn
Business Administration Management and Operations
Associate Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$7,930
$48,686
16%
Business Administration Management and Operations
Associate Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$7,930 debt · $48,686 earn
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate Degree · Security And Protective Services
$6,788
$49,290
14%
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate Degree · Security And Protective Services
$6,788 debt · $49,290 earn
Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$15,224
$114,093
13%
Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$15,224 debt · $114,093 earn
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
Accredited since 2019Next review Jun 2025
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Accredited since 1963Next review Jan 2027
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
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price
$4,458
-$1,716vs Community College median $6,175
Federal loans
3.8%
In-state tuition
$5,210
Out-of-state
$8,090
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 5,718 students received $28.6M in Pell grants, alongside $2.1M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients
5,718
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$28.6M
$28,645,473 total
Direct Loans
$2.1M
579 loan awards
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
6k’20
6k’21
5k’22
6k’23
6k’24
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Subsidized$991K
313 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$1.0M
261 loan awards
Parent PLUS$60K
5 loan awards
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
1.2%
-1.1pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
633
Defaulted
8
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
8.0%-1.3
2017
7.2%-2.0
2018
5.9%-1.1
2019
1.2%-1.1
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* 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.
Distinct CIP programs45
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
1,393 total completions
01Health Professions
34224.6%
01Health Professions
34224.6%
02Business
26919.3%
02Business
26919.3%
03Liberal Arts
20214.5%
03Liberal Arts
20214.5%
04Computer Sciences
1369.8%
04Computer Sciences
1369.8%
05Visual/Performing Arts
1198.5%
05Visual/Performing Arts
1198.5%
06Security/Protective
1107.9%
06Security/Protective
1107.9%
07Psychology
977.0%
07Psychology
977.0%
08Engineering Tech
604.3%
08Engineering Tech
604.3%
09Education
362.6%
09Education
362.6%
10Biological Sciences
221.6%
10Biological Sciences
221.6%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
10,337
12-mo unduplicated
14,278
Undergraduate
14,278
Graduate
0
Gender split
Men
45%6,490
Women
55%7,788
Race / ethnicity composition
Hispanic
33.7%
Asian
25.3%
Black
22.4%
White
7.6%
Non-resident
7.1%
Two or more
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
115
68 M · 47 W
Women athletes
40.9%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$226K
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$0
$0
Head-coach salaries
$7K
$7K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 7
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
Soccer
23
14
$30,469
Soccer
23 M · 14 W
Track and Field (Outdoor)
19
11
$19,700
Track and Field (Outdoor)
19 M · 11 W
Basketball
12
12
$40,087
Basketball
12 M · 12 W
Track and Field (Indoor)
14
7
$11,342
Track and Field (Indoor)
14 M · 7 W
Cross Country
11
6
$11,262
Cross Country
11 M · 6 W
Baseball
15
—
$18,991
Baseball
15 M · —
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.59
6 offenses · 10,251 students
3-year trend
0.272 yrs ago0.421 yr ago0.59Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
13
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
12
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
4
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0
Criminal offenses by type
Robbery
2
Fondling
2
Rape
1
Motor vehicle theft
1
By location
6total
- On campus2
- Public property4
VAWA offenses
1
Domestic violence
0
Dating violence
2
Stalking
3 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
- Race1
- Religion1
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons23
Drugs10
Liquor01
Residence-hall fires
No residence-hall fires reported.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
15.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
346
CUNY vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions CUNY selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
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 | $4,458 | Community College |
| — | — | 11,720 | $10,345 | Community College | |
| — | — | 7,622 | $5,996 | Community College | |
| — | — | 16,451 | $9,844 | Community College | |
| — | — | 12,926 | $11,911 | Community College | |
| — | — | 20,123 | $4,976 | Community College | |
| — | — | 18,165 | $5,606 | Community College | |
| — | — | 7,026 | $4,436 | Community College | |
| — | — | 12,044 | $2,288 | Community College | |
| — | — | 8,641 | $6,353 | Community College | |
| — | — | 18,835 | $8,027 | Community College | |
| — | — | 8,537 | $8,562 | Community College | |
| — | — | 19,973 | $5,258 | Community College | |
| — | — | 9,359 | $9,373 | Community College | |
| Peer group median | 24% | — | 11,882 | $6,175 |
Institutions like CUNY
Explore the federal data for institutions in CUNY's comparison group.
- Community CollegeNew Jersey
Bergen Community College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment11,720Net price$10,345View data - Community CollegeNew Jersey
Camden County College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment7,622Net price$5,996View data - Community CollegeMaryland
Community College of Baltimore County
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment16,451Net price$9,844View data - Community CollegePennsylvania
Community College of Philadelphia
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment12,926Net price$11,911View data - Community CollegeNew York
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment20,123Net price$4,976View data - Community CollegeNew York
CUNY Kingsborough Community College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment18,165Net price$5,606View data - Community CollegeNew Jersey
Essex County College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment7,026Net price$4,436View data - Community CollegeNew Jersey
Middlesex College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment12,044Net price$2,288View data - Community CollegeNew York
Monroe Community College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment8,641Net price$6,353View data - Community CollegeMaryland
Montgomery College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment18,835Net price$8,027View data - Community CollegeNew York
Onondaga Community College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment8,537Net price$8,562View data - Community CollegeNew York
Suffolk County Community College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment19,973Net price$5,258View data - Community CollegeNew York
SUNY Westchester Community College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment9,359Net price$9,373View data
CUNY Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Email
reem.jaafar [at] qcc.cuny.edu
Phone
718.281.5257
Address
Administration Building, A-504, 222-05, 56th Avenue Bayside, NY 11364
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 pageTeam
1 member
- Reem JaafarDean for Institutional Effectiveness
Common Data Set
CUNY's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Source publications
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
Frequently asked questions about CUNY Queensborough Community College
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about CUNY.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY Queensborough Community College?
CUNY Queensborough Community College reports a 6-year graduation rate of 24% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend CUNY Queensborough Community College?
CUNY Queensborough Community College reports a total enrollment of 10,337 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at CUNY Queensborough Community College?
The average net price at CUNY Queensborough Community College is $4,458 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
Where is CUNY Queensborough Community College located?
CUNY Queensborough Community College is located in Bayside, New York 11364-1497.
Who runs Institutional Research at CUNY Queensborough Community College?
CUNY Queensborough Community College's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →
Have a question this page can’t answer?
Ask Clema anything about CUNY Queensborough Community College and its peers — plain language in, cited answers out, in minutes instead of days.
Free for teams up to 3 · No credit card