CUNY Queens College Acceptance Rate
Queens, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 20,800
- Admitted
- 14,252
- Yield
- 14.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, CUNY Queens College's acceptance rate has risen from 39.8% in 2014–15 to 68.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 18,289 to 20,800 (+14%) over that period.
Its 68.5% rate makes CUNY Queens College more selective than about 65% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 58%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (73.4% for women vs 62.9% for men, a 10.5-point gap). CUNY Queens College has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 14.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 18,289 | 7,283 | 39.8% | 1,544 |
| 2015–16 | 18,416 | 7,447 | 40.4% | 1,547 |
| 2016–17 | 18,142 | 7,499 | 41.3% | 1,481 |
| 2017–18 | 18,180 | 7,769 | 42.7% | 1,672 |
| 2018–19 | 18,862 | 8,987 | 47.6% | 1,953 |
| 2019–20 | 24,277 | 11,845 | 48.8% | 2,266 |
| 2020–21 | 25,621 | 13,704 | 53.5% | 2,228 |
| 2021–22 | 21,777 | 13,237 | 60.8% | 2,100 |
| 2022–23 | 22,324 | 15,510 | 69.5% | 2,334 |
| 2023–24 | 20,800 | 14,252 | 68.5% | 2,082 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 11,031 | 8,093 | 73.4% |
| Men | 9,371 | 5,893 | 62.9% |
| Another gender | 283 | 179 | 63.3% |
| Unknown | 115 | 87 | 75.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–660 | 5% |
| SAT Math | 560–660 |
How CUNY Queens College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is CUNY Queens College's acceptance rate?
CUNY Queens College's acceptance rate is 68.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (14,252 admitted of 20,800 applicants).
Is CUNY Queens College test optional?
CUNY Queens College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to CUNY Queens College?
CUNY Queens College received 20,800 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 14,252.
What SAT score do you need for CUNY Queens College?
Admitted students at CUNY Queens College typically scored 540–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is CUNY Queens College getting harder to get into?
CUNY Queens College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 39.8% in 2014–15 to 68.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.qc.cuny.edu/.