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QUEENSCOLLEGEAT AGLANCEDISCIMUS UT SERVIAMUS:WE LEARN SO THAT WE MAY SERVE.
QUEENS COLLEGE —a senior college ofThe City University of New York—is a place that builds futures, annuallyserving about 20,000 students; 80 percent are undergraduates. Since itsfounding in 1937, QC has enjoyed a national reputation for its academicexcellence, world-class faculty, and affordability.“Queens College values diversity, affordability,and opportunity; has high standards of academicexcellence; and is dedicated to the very bestliberal arts and science education.”–President Frank H. Wu2 Discimus ut serviamus: We learn so that we may serve.Queens College ranks in the top 3.5% of colleges worldwidefor the quality of its education and its faculty.–Center for World Universal RankingsQueens College at a Glance 3
WHY QUEENS COLLEGE?4 “QC in 4,” the only program ofits kind in New York City, givesundergraduates the tools, resources,and support they need to finish abachelor’s degree in four years. More online courses than everbefore. More computer science majorsthanany other CUNY college, and moreeducation graduates who becomeprincipals, teachers and counselorsfor the city’s public schools than anyother college in the metropolitanarea. One of only two CUNY schools thatparticipate in Division II athletics,with a total of 15 men’s andwomen’s teams. Home of the internationallyrenowned Aaron Copland School ofMusic; QC’s students, faculty, alumni,and staff have received over 100Grammy awards and nominations.Discimus ut serviamus: We learn so that we may serve.A Best Value College–Princeton Review Best 385 Colleges 2020Queens College at a Glance 5
Ranked among Top 5% ofBest Colleges for YourMoney–Money MagazineOUTSTANDING FACULTY6 Discimus ut serviamus: We learn so that we may serve. Close to 600 full-time professorsand lecturers. 8 out of 10 full-time faculty have adoctorate. Includes recipients of Fulbright fellowships,Guggenheim awards, National Institutesof Health grants, and 14 CUNYDistinguished Professors.Queens College at a Glance 7
CAMPUS LIFE8 Beautiful 80-acre campus withtree-lined quad Over 100 clubs and student organizations Year-round programs in Student Union Olympic-size pool, indoor/outdoor fieldsand tennis courts, fitness center Affordable on-campus housing inThe Summit Apartments Opportunities to study abroad orthroughout the United States; the onlyNew York City college to participate inthe National Student ExchangeDiscimus ut serviamus: We learn so that we may serve.Queens College at a Glance 9
QC VALUE Over 85% of the students who enteras freshmen and graduate within4 years earn their degrees withouttaking federal student loans. Nearly 70% of full-timeundergraduates receive need-basedaid. Top 1% of colleges nationwide inhelping students from lower-incomefamilies attain upward social andeconomic mobility. PayScale ranked QC among top 15%of U.S. colleges offering an excellentreturn on investment, due to lowcost of attendance and high earningspotential for its graduates. Extensive network of internships withcompanies and agencies. In BA/MA programs, students paythe lower undergraduate rate for12 graduate credits.A Best Value College forTeaching Degrees–Best Value Schools 201810 Discimus ut serviamus: We learn so that we may serve.Queens College at a Glance 11
DIVERSE AND TALENTEDSTUDENT BODY 83 languages spoken at home. 32% of undergraduates were bornoutside the United States. Student ancestries traced to nearly140 countries. QC students win numerousawards and scholarships, includingFulbright, Truman, Marshall, Gilman,Goldwater, Salk, Rhodes, MellonMays, and MacArthur Foundation.Queens College ranks in the top 1%of all colleges in moving students frompoverty to prosperity.–Equality of Opportunity Project12 Discimus ut serviamus: We learn so that we may serve.Queens College at a Glance 13
ACCOMPLISHED ALUMNIAdriano EspaillatCristina Moreta Jiménez14 Business—Russell Artzt and Charles Wang, co-founders,Computer Associates; Jill Barad, former Chair and CEO,Mattel; Philip A. Berry, Chief Human Resources Officer,Clinton Foundation; Lee Fensterstock, Chair and CEO,Fensterstock Associates; Michael Goldstein, former Chair ofthe Board, Toys “R” Us Children’s Fund Film and TV—Joy Behar, Adrien Brody, Fran Drescher,Jon Favreau, Ray Romano, Jerry Seinfeld Government—Gary Ackerman, Joseph Crowley,Adriano Espaillat Law—Leslie Abramson, Barry Bryer, Steven J. Daniels,Alyssa Eisner, Kenneth Newman, Diane Patrick, Roger Stavis Educators—Jean-Claude Brizard, former CEO of ChicagoPublic Schools; Daisy Cocco de Filippis, Interim President ofEugenio Maria de Hostos Community College, CUNY;Edward J. Ray, President of Oregon State University;Norma Rees, former Chancellor of University of Wisconsin MacArthur “Genius” Award Winners—Cristina MoretaJiménez, David Rudovsky, Bright Sheng, Elliot Sperling,Eric Wolf Media—Emmy Winners Michael Cohen, Mary Murphy,Howie Rose and Michael Weisman; National Gracie Awardwinner Juliet Papa; “Good Morning America” founding seniorproducer Richard Richter; New York Times reporterRichard Sandomir Grammy Winners—Marvin Hamlisch, Carole King,Arturo O’Farrill, Paul Simon Science—Marie M. Daly, first African American woman toearn a chemistry PhD; Albert Kapikian, human gastroenteritisvirus research; Dennis Liotta, co-discoverer of a breakthroughHIV drug; Stanley Milgram, developed concept of Six Degreesof Separation; Elizabeth Neufeld, recipient, National Medalof Science Athletics—Robert Koehler, member 1952 Olympic WaterPolo Team; Marjorie Lea Larney, 1952 and 1956 Olympicjavelin thrower; Gail Marquis, 1976 Olympic Basketball silvermedalist; Donna Orender, former WNBA Commissioner Social Justice—Andrew Goodman, Civil Rights ActivistJill BaradGail MarquisCharles Wang Paul SimonJerry SeinfeldDiscimus ut serviamus: We learn so that we may serve.Carole KingQueens College at a Glance 15
QC IN THE COMMUNITY Tech Incubator on campus serves aslaunching pad for local entrepreneursand student interns. Professional and Continuing Studiesoffers classes for adults. Small Business Development Centerworks with companies in the borough. Kupferberg Center for the Arts presentsextensive programming—year-round concerts, exhibitions,lectures, readings, and screenings. Louis Armstrong House Museum is aninternational cultural landmark.2019 Best Value College–Forbes Magazine16 Discimus ut serviamus: We learn so that we may serve.Queens College at a Glance 17
MORE QC IN THECOMMUNITY Eleven research centers explore healthissues, the environment, and the historyand culture of many of the borough’sethnic groups. Queens College Psychological Centeroffers free/low-cost services. Speech-Language-Hearing Center hasserved children and adults in theQueens community since 1942. Saluted by three military publications forthe services it offers members of thearmed forces and their families. On-campus Godwin-Ternbach Museumshowcases extensive exhibitions.Named a Best College–Military Times Best: Colleges 2018Military Friendly School designation, 2020–21–Victory MediaTop School, 2018–Military Advanced Education & TransitionGuide to Colleges and Universities18 Discimus ut serviamus: We learn so that we may serve.Queens College at a Glance 19
QUEENS COLLEGE SCHOOLS Aaron Copland School of MusicGraduate School of Library andInformation StudiesSchool of Arts and HumanitiesSchool of Earth and EnvironmentalSciencesSchool of EducationSchool of Math and NaturalSciencesSchool of Social Sciences DEPARTMENTS & PROGRAMS Accounting & Information SystemsActuarial StudiesAdult Collegiate EducationAfricana StudiesAmerican StudiesAnthropologyArabicArtAsian-American CommunityStudiesBiologyBusiness AdministrationBusiness & Liberal ArtsByzantine & Modern GreekStudiesChemistry & BiochemistryChineseClassical, Middle Eastern & AsianLanguages and CulturesCommunication Sciences &DisordersComparative LiteratureComputer Science Data Analytics & Applied SocialResearchDieteticsDrama, Theatre & DanceEarth & Environmental SciencesEast Asian StudiesEconomicsEducational & CommunityProgramsElementary & Early ChildhoodEducationEnglishEuropean Languages & LiteraturesFamily, Nutrition & ExerciseSciencesFashion & TextilesFilm StudiesFinanceFrenchGeologyGermanGraphic DesignGreek (Ancient)Greek (Modern)Health ProfessionsHebrewHispanic Languages & LiteraturesHistoryHonors ProgramsInterdisciplinary & Special StudiesInternational BusinessIrish StudiesItalianItalian-American StudiesJapaneseJewish StudiesJournalism KoreanLabor StudiesLatinLatin American & Latino StudiesLiberal StudiesLibrary & Information StudiesLinguistics & CommunicationDisordersMathematicsMedia StudiesMusic: Aaron Copland School ofMusicNeurosciencePhilosophyPhotonicsPhysical EducationPhysicsPolitical SciencePre-EngineeringPre-LawPre-Med: Chiropractic, Dentistry,Medicine, Optometry, Podiatry &Veterinary MedicinePsychologyReligious StudiesRisk ManagementRussianSecondary Education & YouthServicesSociologySpecial Programs (SEEK)Speech–Language PathologyStudent Services & CounselingUrban StudiesWomen & Gender StudiesWorld StudiesFor a closer look at Queens College, call our Admissions Officeat 718-997-5600 or visit us at www.qc.cuny.edu.For more information about affordable housing on campus in The Summit Apartments,call 718-997-4881 or go to queenscollegehousing.com.062020
Queens College ranks in the top 3.5% of colleges worldwide for the quality of its education and its faculty. -Center for World Universal Rankings "Queens College values diversity, affordability, and opportunity; has high standards of academic excellence; and is dedicated to the very best liberal arts and science education." -
