Queens College Urban Studies Graduate Program
Mission: Queens College prepares students to become leaders of our global society by offering a rigorous education in the liberal arts and sciences under the guidance of a faculty dedicated to teaching and scholarship.Accreditation: The state of New York, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator PreparationStudents: 16,680 undergraduate students; 3,186 graduate students; Queens is one of America’s most culturally diverse colleges. Students trace their ancestry to over 150 countries and speak more than 70 languages.Faculty: 596 full-time faculty members; close to 85% have the terminal degree in their fields; 65% have tenure.Admission Requirements: Undergraduate admission is based on high school grades, academic program, and SAT or ACT scores. New York State GED recipients must earn a score of 350 or better on the equivalency exam and corresponding high school units.Tuition: For New York State residents, yearly tuition is $6,730 for undergraduates and $10,770 for graduate students. For out-of-state and international students, tuition is $600 per credit for undergradu ates and $830 per credit for graduate students.Financial Aid: More than 60% of the College’s students receive need-based fi nancial aid in some form: scholarships, work-study, or loans.Alumni: Over 150,000 since the first class graduated in 1941.
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The Urban Studies Department at Queens College offers a Master of Arts degree in Urban Affairs, which provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of cities, especially New York City.