Affordability and Cost
Average Net Price Average net price for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates paying the in-state or in-district tuition rate who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. Other sources of grant aid are excluded. Aid awarded anytime during the full aid year is included. Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
$5,594
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Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$1,344
$30k - $48k
$3,524
$48k - $75k
$7,582
$75k - $110k
$9,771
$110k+
$12,377
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,538 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $15,488 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,546 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,364 |
| Tuition Payment Plan | Yes |
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Aid & Grants
100
52%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
47%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,737
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,451
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,644
Students receiving state aid
77%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5,130
Students receiving federal aid
84%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,451
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$52,206,832
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$16,541,212
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
8%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,788
Students receiving federal loans
7%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,356
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,042
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Loan Default Rate
5%
US National: 7%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$117
What Students Are Saying
Queens is definitely a bang for the buck - it is one of the main reasons I go there. You are getting the same quality of education at NYU as you are at Queens, only for $20,000 less. How could you pass that up? And if you don't believe me, my Comparative Literature professor told my class once that for a while he used to go to NYU but then transferred to Queens... it ended up being that he saw the same professor from NYU at Queens! He told us: Why pay $20,000 more for the top-notch professors when you can find them in the CUNY system at all? Queens still hasn't gained its reputation for its education, but soon it will...
Julie from Garden City, NY
The tuition is low and the educational value high. CUNY Queens College is a public school with curriculum comparable to private schools; for students attending as part of Macaulay Honors College, the educational level is comparable to some Ivy's. It's almost absurd how much you get for what you pay; just be sure to pay your fees and tuition on time so holds aren't put on your account. The dorms are expensive, but given the location and the amenities, it is well worth the money.
Em from Long Island, NY
One of the least expensive schools anyone could attend, other than the community colleges. Spending five grand for a whole year of tuition is only a fraction of what I would have to pay if I had taken offers from some other schools in the surrounding area, which is a relief because I won't graduate up to my eyeballs in debt.
Krysta from Warwick, NY
If you are in the Queens, NY area this is a great and reputable school to attend.
Evelyne from Jamaica, NY
Well worth it, quite affordable. Yearly tuition+books will run you $7,000. This is a City University of New York school so it is subsidized by New York City.
Kemaul from South Richmond Hill, NY
Queens definitely gives you more bang for your buck. The tuition is incredibly low and the academic standards are pretty high. Plus, the New York skyline can be seen from the campus.
Ria from Hollis, NY
Tuition is affordable and they offer work study. No complaints from me!
Jessica from Jackson Heights, NY
Tuition seems to go up a little each year; however, because Queens is a CUNY school, the rates aren't as horrific as they could be for the high level of education that is supplied by the Professors. I think the prices for some of the textbooks in the Book Store are ridiculous, but there are websites to go to for used textbooks, and like I said before the library offers a lot of the books that are required for class.
Gina L.
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