LaGuardia Community College (CUNY)
Founded 1971
President Kenneth Adams (President)
Fees USD 5,442
Acceptance Rate Open Admission (>75%)
Campus Setting Urban
LaGuardia Community College is a public community college of the City University of New York (CUNY), founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens. LaGuardia is unique for its mandatory cooperative education model, which requires students to alternate between academics and paid work experiences. The college serves approximately 18,000 students from 160+ countries and is one of the most diverse colleges in the United States.
Programs
- School of Business — Business, accounting, and hospitality management
- School of Education — Early childhood and education programs
- School of Natural and Applied Sciences — Nursing and health sciences
- School of Liberal Arts — Transfer pathways and humanities
How to Apply
- Application: CUNY Application
- Open Admissions: High school diploma or GED required
- In-State Tuition: ~$5,442 per year
Key Deadlines
- Fall Admission: February 1
- Spring Admission: September 15