Go to College for Free at Queensborough!

Are you between 25 and 55 years old, and never started or finished college? This is your moment. Thanks to Governor Hochul and CUNY’s Reconnect Expansion, eligible New Yorkers can now earn a college degree tuition-free at Queensborough Community College!


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JUMPSTART YOUR FUTURE AT QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CUNY propels almost six times as many low-income students into the middle class and beyond as all eight Ivy League campuses, plus Duke, M.I.T., Stanford and Chicago, combined.
The New York Times

2025

Niche Best Colleges

— Niche

90%

Of Queensborough students graduate debt-free

66%

Of Queensborough graduates transfer to a baccalaureate program

31%

Savings on tuition costs compared to CUNY 4-year colleges

A Vibrant, Natural Campus in the Borough of Dreams

Set on a former golf course, Queensborough’s gorgeous, 37-acre campus provides a great environment for relaxing, study and community. It is easily accessible by car and by several bus lines that connect to the New York City Subway and Long Island Rail Road.


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Always Affordable

High-quality education should expand your mind and possibilities without emptying your pockets.

New York State Resident

Full-time

$2,400

per semester

Out-of-State Resident

Full-time

$320

per credit

SUPERCHARGE YOUR PROSPECTS

QCC’s 17 academic departments offer 44 transfer and degree programs, including Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, and a fully online business degree, as well as non-credit courses and certificate programs. Our supportive faculty is actively engaged in community college pedagogical research to study and improve the teaching methodologies to further benefit our students. 70% of our full-time faculty hold a Doctoral or Terminal Degree, three times the national average.

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Strength in Diversity

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Strength in Diversity

  • 10,000+ students

  • Nearly equal populations of African Americans, Asians and Latinos

  • 78 different languages

  • 109 countries of birth

  • Military Friendly® School Designation and Minority Serving Institution(MSI)

  • Hispanic Serving Institution


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Championship Athletics

Championship Athletics

QCC teams participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Our beloved Tigers have as many as 10 CUNY Athletic Conference Championship teams. Our 14 intercollegiate sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, swimming, track & field and volleyball (men and women’s).


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State-of-the-Art Facilities

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State-of-the-Art Facilities

QCC students can take advantage of our soccer field, newly renovated fitness center, Olympic-size pool, baseball at Padavan-Preller Fields (for baseball), gymnasium with basketball court, outdoor track, dance studio, and tennis courts.


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Time for a Comeback?

Time for a Comeback?

Did you begin attending college long ago but stopped because life got in the way? It’s time to finish what you started. Our Adult Learners program will connect you to a counselor team. If you were previously a student at QCC but have not attended for one or more semesters, you may be eligible to be readmitted and complete your degree.


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Stay on Track

QCC provides personalized counseling support to help you accomplish your goals and join a thriving community of students who are committed to success.

Support Programs

The Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) at Queensborough Community College provides comprehensive academic, financial, and career-related support services for students to build a connected community with the goal of having students graduate within two-three years.

The College Discovery & SEEK programs provide comprehensive academic, financial, and social support to assist capable students who otherwise might not be able to attend college due to their educational and financial circumstances.

Still in high school? You don’t have to wait! College Now is a FREE college transition/dual enrollment program to help high school students at the New York City public schools earn college credits — or become college-ready — before graduating.

The Office of Military and Veterans’ Services provides support and assistance to our military service members, veterans, and their families as they pursue their academic goals at QCC.

The Lucille A. Bova Food Pantry offers vital non-perishable food options to QCC members who may be experiencing food insecurity.

Where Will Queensborough Take You?

We’ll help you make connections that match your drive. Our students land jobs easily after securing mentorships with industry leaders and internship opportunities with top organizations.



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