Queensborough Community College
Rolling
Acceptance rate
$9,600
Tuition/yr
15,000
Enrollment
About Queensborough Community College
Large CUNY community college in Queens, NY. Strong transfer programs serving Queens.
Queensborough Community College (QCC) is a public two-year community college and part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, located in Bayside, Queens, New York. Founded in 1959, it is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and enrolls approximately 10,300 students across full-time and part-time programs.
QCC offers over 35 academic programs leading to associate degrees and certificates across liberal arts, business, health professions, engineering technology, and sciences. The Nursing program, established in 1967, holds ACEN accreditation, and engineering technology programs carry ABET accreditation. Business degrees are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. QCC also maintains guaranteed 2+2 transfer pathways to CUNY four-year colleges including Baruch College (Business), York College, and Hunter College for nursing and biotechnology students.
The college sits on a single campus in Bayside, a residential neighborhood in northeastern Queens, and draws students from one of New York City's most diverse boroughs. Over 26% of enrolled students identify as Asian, and the student body represents more than 100 countries of origin, reflecting Queens' broader demographic character.
Campus & Location
NY
Suburban
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
All graduates qualify for 12-month OPT. STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total work authorisation.
For Nepali students
- At roughly $9,600 per academic year for international students (at 15 credits per semester, $320 per credit for 2025-26), QCC is among the most affordable US college entry points, allowing Nepali students to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at a fraction of the cost of a four-year university.
- The guaranteed 2+2 transfer articulation agreements with CUNY four-year colleges, including Baruch College for Business and York College for Biotechnology and Nursing, give Nepali students a structured, lower-risk pathway to a US bachelor's degree without reapplying competitively.
- QCC's Port of Entry (POE) ESL program allows students who do not yet meet English proficiency requirements to gain conditional acceptance and complete language instruction before transitioning into degree programs, making it accessible for Nepali students still building English skills.
- As an F-1 student completing a qualifying degree, graduates become eligible for 12-month OPT work authorization (or 36 months if the degree is in a STEM field), allowing practical work experience in the US after graduation.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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