CUNY LaGuardia Community College (LaGuardia)
Public two-year college in Long Island City, NY that costs an average of $4,184 a year after financial aid and graduates 24% of full-time students.
PublicLarge city11,254 undergraduates
Cost of LaGuardia
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $12,762 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,254 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $8,134 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
| Average net price after aid | $4,184 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $3,246 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,127 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $5,975 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $7,483 |
| $110,001+ | $10,987 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with LaGuardia's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 24% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 57% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $40,425 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,879 |
| Rank in New York (earnings) | 33rd of 71 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,263 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $105 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 41% |
| Students with federal loans | 2.3% |
Majors and programs at LaGuardia
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 67 | $70,065 | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 6 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (42)
Similar colleges in New York
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau Community College | Garden City | $8,506 | — | $53,866 |
| CUNY Queensborough Community College | Bayside | $2,114 | — | $50,546 |
| Suffolk County Community College | Selden | $5,315 | — | $54,024 |
| SUNY Westchester Community College | Valhalla | $7,291 | — | $52,109 |
| CUNY Kingsborough Community College | Brooklyn | $3,726 | — | $48,196 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | New York | $16,514 | 60% | $72,055 |
| Monroe Community College | Rochester | $4,268 | — | $45,443 |
| CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | New York | $2,955 | — | $47,784 |
About LaGuardia
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Long Island City, NY |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 11,254 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | lagcc.cuny.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does LaGuardia cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $12,762 a year (tuition and fees: $5,254 in-state, $8,134 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $4,184 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $3,246.
How much do LaGuardia graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $48,879 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 33rd of 71 similar colleges in New York.
What is LaGuardia's graduation rate?
24% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 57% of first-year students return for a second year.