Queens College Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into CUNY Queens College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
42.7%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Average | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into Queens College and can I get accepted? The school has a 43% acceptance rate ranking it #29 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 7,769 out of 18,180 applicants were admitted making Queens College a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has average requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 36 percent. CUNY Queens College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 22% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1130-1290Applicants Submitting SAT
70%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 560 |
| SAT Math 25th | 570 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1130 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 650 |
| SAT Math 75th | 640 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1290 |
| Average SAT Score | 1210 |
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What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to CUNY Queens College?
CUNY Queens College typically requires applicants to be in the top 36 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1130 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1050. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1210 out of 1600. The school ranks #49 in New York for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 70 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1290 and Above | Good | >56% |
| 1210 to 1290 | Avg + | 43%-56% |
| 1130 to 1210 | Avg - | 31%-43% |
| 1050 to 1130 | Reach | 21%-31% |
| Less than 1050 | Low | <21% |
Queens College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting ACT
-| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.6Typical High School Grades
B+You will need very good grades in high school to get into CUNY Queens College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at CUNY Queens College was 3.6 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #13 in New York for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Queens College will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 41% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 16% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 18% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 14% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 11% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 9,587 | 8,593 | 18,180 |
| Accepted | 4,237 | 3,532 | 7,769 |
| Acceptance Rate | 44% | 41% | 43% |
| Enrolled | 870 | 802 | 1,672 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 21% | 23% | 22% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to CUNY Queens College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190664 IPEDS survey data for CUNY Queens College.
