Queens College (CUNY)
CUNY Queens College Queens, NY · Public · 12,550 undergrads
- Admit rate: 64.3% (20,800 applicants)
- SAT middle 50%: 1010–1290
- Undergraduates: 12,550 (6.5% international)
- Average net price: $4,195 (per year after aid)
- Graduation rate: 53% (within 6 years)
Deadlines
- Priority: Feb. 1, 2027
- Priority: Macaulay Honors College: Nov. 16, 2026, 6 p.m. ET (ED option Oct. 26)
Essays
Essay option 1
Tell us something meaningful about yourself that is not reflected in your application. You may choose to speak about your interests, aspirations and/or background.
Essay option 2
It is often said that the road to success is paved with setbacks. Tell us about a time you faced a challenge or obstacle. What did you learn from it, and how did it contribute to your success?
Essay option 3
Share an essay on any topic. You may use an essay that you have previously written or one that discusses a topic of your choice.
Editor's notes
- The essay is required here and not at most CUNY colleges, so it's one of the few places you can stand out within a CUNY application. Queens says it also looks at activities, talents, awards and life experience, and the essay is where those become specific.
- If you're aiming for Macaulay at Queens, your real deadline is Nov. 16 (or Oct. 26 for Macaulay's early decision), not Feb. 1. Macaulay comes with full tuition, according to Queens.
