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Often referred to as “the jewel of the CUNY system,” Queens College is a place of contrasts: An urban school in a suburban setting, where a large and diverse student body receives personalized attenti
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- Mission
- At its founding in 1937, Queens College was hailed by the people of the borough as "the college of the future." Now part of the City University of New York (CUNY), Queens College offers a rigorous education in the liberal arts and sciences under the guidance of a faculty dedicated to both teaching and research. Students graduate with the ability to think critically, address complex problems, explore various cultures, and use modern technologies and information resources. The college has one of the most diverse student populations in America, with students from more than 140 nations. A member of Phi Beta Kappa, Queens College was named one of the nation's hottest and most interesting colleges by the 2008 Kaplan/Newsweek How to Get into College guide. The guide especially praised the college for providing an exceptional education to talented people of all backgrounds and financial means, many of who are the first in their families to attend college. Located in a residential area of Flushing, Queens, America's most ethnically diverse county the beautiful campus consists of 77 acres lined with trees surrounding grassy open spaces and a traditional quad. The college boasts state-of-the-art computer and science laboratories, a spectacular music building, and the six-story Rosenthal Library. The major classroom building, Powdermaker Hall, is completely renovated with the latest technology throughout. The administration is committed to making the college a home away from home for its students with over 100 clubs and teams, from the Science Organization of Minority Students to clubs for theatre, fencing, environmental science, and martial arts. The only CUNY college that participates in Division II sports, Queens sponsors men's and women's teams and has some of the finest athletics facilities in the metropolitan area. The college continues to expand its wireless capability, open new cafes and dining areas, update the Student Union and other buildings, and embark on a variety of beautification projects to enhance students' experience on campus. Academic programs are organized into four divisions, which offer both day and evening courses: Arts and Humanities; Mathematics and the Natural Sciences; the Social Sciences; and Education (Queens College educates more teachers than any other college in New York City). The college offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate majors, including a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese, a Bachelor of Arts in Classics, Bachelor of Business Administration degree with majors in finance, international business, and actuarial studies, and new degree programs in Graphic Design, Neuroscience, and an MFA in Creative Writing. Queens College participates in two CUNY programs that offer students free tuition and other special benefits: Macaulay Honors College, a challenging program open to the most academically gifted students, and the Teacher Academy, an exciting teacher education program offered to academically strong students majoring in mathematics or one of the sciences. An Honors Center with lounges and labs was opened for students participating in the college's various honors programs. The college's centers and institutes serve students and the larger community by addressing society's most important challenges, including cancer, AIDS, pollution, and racism, as well as celebrating the borough's many ethnic communities. The College's arts scene is vibrant thanks to the new Kupferberg Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, which brings together the college's academic departments in the arts (Music, Drama, Art, and Media Studies), and its museums (the Godwin-Ternbach, the Queens College Art Center, and the Louis Armstrong House Museum). The celebrated Evening Readings Series has brought some of the world's finest writers to campus. The College opened a new residence hall, The Summit, in Fall 2009, which houses approximately 500 students.
- Costs
- 2010-2011 In-state tuition and fees: $5,116; Out-of-state tuition and fees: $10,476
- Selectivity
- selective
- Academic Calendar
- semester
- Application Deadline
- rolling
- Institutional Control
- Public
- Setting
- urban
- Year Founded
- 1937
- Doorms
- Yes
- Graduate Programs
- Yes
- Parking
- Yes
- Professional Studies
- Yes
- Undergraduate Programs
- Yes
- Application Fee
- $65
- Mailing Address Available Only
- N
- Web Site
- http://www.qc.cuny.edu/
