- LaGuardia Community College is committed to Offering career, as well as liberal arts and science curricula, developmental education and transfer preparation, cooperative education internships, continuing education classes, and training programs serving individuals, businesses and public agencies.
School Highlights
CUNY LaGuardia Community College serves 17,253 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 17,253 students
- In-state tuition: $4,866
- Out-state tuition: $7,566
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 89%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
CUNY LaGuardia Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,594 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
1,594 staff
158 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of CUNY LaGuardia Community College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The CUNY LaGuardia Community College diversity score of 0.73 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
17,253 students
746 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
8,209 students
519 students
# Part-Time Students
9,044 students
514 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
172 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
8,209 students
502 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,044 students
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
8%
% Hispanic
44%
23%
% Black
15%
18%
% White
11%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
8%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2869%
0.3518%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3957%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,200
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,866 is less than the state average of $5,720. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,566 is less than the state average of $10,320. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,866
$5,720
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,566
$10,320
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,750
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Founded in 1971 as part of the City University of New York, LaGuardia Community College is nationally acclaimed for its commitment in preparing students to become full participants in the economic and civic life of the city, nation and world, via its tradition of academic excellence and innovative real world applications of classroom learning. 31 Majors, 3 Certificates plus an Honors Program for highly motivated students. In 2003, LaGuardia was 1 of 13 colleges nationally to be chosen by the Policy Center on the First College Year as an Institution of Excellence, along side West Point, Purdue University in Indiana and Texas A&M. Only 2 community colleges received this honor. We also have student exchange and transfer programs with Columbia University, Barnard and Vassar Colleges. Annual enrollment is approx. 13,000 students. LaGuardia students come from the United States and more than 160 countries. Our students have high educational goals: 34% plan on earning a Bachelor's degree; an additional 45% plan on earning a Master's degree. Most students have part-time or fulltime jobs during at least part of their matriculation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CUNY LaGuardia Community College cost?
CUNY LaGuardia Community College's tuition is approximately $4,866 for In-State students and $7,566 for Out-State students.
What is CUNY LaGuardia Community College's ranking?
CUNY LaGuardia Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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