Queens College of the City University of New York
Admissions
Interested in attending Queens College of the City University of New York?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Queens College of the City University of New York, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Queens College of the City University of New York?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Queens College accepted 64% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 21,756 people applied and 14,271 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Queens College of the City University of New York:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at Queens College of the City University of New York, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Queens College of the City University of New York by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Queens College considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Recommendation(s)
Considered
- Standardized Test Scores
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Queens College of the City University of New York?
Grades
Students who recently attended Queens College of the City University of New York as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.34.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Queens College of the City University of New York. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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