Queens College, City University of New York
Queens College (QC) is a public college in the borough of Queens in New York City. Part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, Queens College occupies a 80-acre (32 ha) campus primarily located in Flushing, Queens. It has a student body representing more than 170 countries.
| Motto | Discimus ut serviamus (Latin) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | We learn so that we may serve |
| Type | Public college |
| Established | 1937 |
Parent institution | City University of New York |
| Endowment | $85 million |
| President | Frank H. Wu |
Academic staff | 1,693 |
| Students | 18,494 |
| Undergraduates | 14,384 |
| Postgraduates | 4,110 |
| Location | , , U.S. 40°44′13″N 73°49′01″W |
| Campus | Urban, 80 acres (32 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Knight News |
| Colors | Navy, Black, and Red |
| Nickname | Knights |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – ECC |
| Mascot | Knight |
| Website | www |
Queens College was established in 1937 and offers undergraduate degrees in over 70 majors, graduate studies in over 100 degree programs and certificates, over 40 accelerated master's options, 20 doctoral degrees through the CUNY Graduate Center, and a number of advanced certificate programs. Alumni and faculty of the school, such as Arturo O'Farrill and Jerry Seinfeld, have received over 100 Grammy Award nominations.
The college is organized into seven schools. It competes in Division II of the NCAA and sponsors 15 men's and women's championship-eligible varsity teams.