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CUNY Queens College

  • LocationQueens, NY
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 16,481 students
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CUNY Queens College is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Queens College Catholic Newman Center, on the second floor of the Student Union Building, is staffed by a Diocese of Brooklyn priest chaplain, a campus minister and FOCUS missionaries, and it hosts the student-led Newman Club. An announcement dated March 1, 2026 states that the center remains closed to the public until further notice and that daily Mass is paused.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of CUNY Queens College, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miQueen of Peace Roman Catholic Church: 1.1 mi1Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Roman Catholic Church: 1.3 mi2Holy Family Roman Catholic Church: 1.5 mi3Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church: 1.6 mi4Saint Andrew Avellino Roman Catholic Church: 2.0 mi5Saint Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church: 2.2 mi6CUNY Queens College (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church — 1.1 mi
  2. Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Roman Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 150-75 Goethals Avenue
  3. Holy Family Roman Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 74-04 Utopia Parkway
  4. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church — 1.6 mi · 110-06 Queens Boulevard
  5. Saint Andrew Avellino Roman Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 35-60 158th Street, Flushing
  6. Saint Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 98-16 55th Avenue, Corona

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BCatholic life on campus: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Directory of Campus Ministry Offices | Diocese of Brooklyndioceseofbrooklyn.org/offices/campus-ministry/directory-of-campus-ministry-offices · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Catholic Newman Center is Queens College’s home away from home on campus.”
      The Diocese of Brooklyn lists the Catholic Newman Center as the Catholic campus ministry for Queens College.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The chapel and center are on campus in the Student Union; the center is closed to the public per the March 1, 2026 announcement.)
    Sources (2)
    1. FAQ | QC Catholicqccatholic.org/faq · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Newman Center is the Catholic Center at Queens College, located on the second floor of the Student Union Building”
      The Newman Center is the Catholic center on campus, in the Student Union Building.
    2. The Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel | QC Catholicqccatholic.org/general-7 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The chapel has an exposition tabernacle at the center of the room.”
      The Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel is a chapel within the Newman Center.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Rev. Jose B. Diaz is listed as Campus Chaplain on the 2026-2027 staff page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Current Staff | QC Catholicqccatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Chaplain Rev. Jose B. Diaz jdiaz@diobrook.org”
      Rev. Jose B. Diaz is the Campus Chaplain for 2026-2027.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNone (The March 1, 2026 announcement pauses the daily Mass schedule until further notice; older pages listing Monday through Thursday Mass are not used.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Current Status of the Newman Center | QC Catholicqccatholic.org/news-1/status-of-the-newman-center%3F · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During this time we will set a pause to our daily Mass schedule.”
      The daily Mass schedule at the Newman Center is paused as of March 1, 2026.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Newman Club (2026-2027 E-Board listed) and FOCUS Bible studies.)
    Sources (3)
    1. FAQ | QC Catholicqccatholic.org/faq · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Newman Center is also home to the Newman Club, the student-led Catholic organization at Queens College, which hosts many of its meetings and activities in the space.”
      The Newman Club is a student-led Catholic organization that meets in the Newman Center.
    2. Religion & Spirituality | Student Development and Leadershipqc.cuny.edu/sdl/religion-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rosary at 3 PM, Bible Studies led by FOCUS, Discussions on the Catholic Faith with staff, Fun Celebrations for select Feasts.”
      The Catholic Newman Center lists a 3 PM Rosary, FOCUS-led Bible studies, faith discussions and feast celebrations among its activities.
    3. Current Staff | QC Catholicqccatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our 2026-2027 Newman Club E-Board”
      The Newman Club lists an officer board for 2026-2027.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Two kinds: faith formation programs and Bible studies.)
    Sources (2)
    1. FAQ | QC Catholicqccatholic.org/faq · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Center includes two offices, a chapel, a kitchen area, and a lounge where daily Mass, faith formation programs, and community events are held.”
      The center has a chapel, kitchen and lounge, and holds faith formation programs.
    2. Religion & Spirituality | Student Development and Leadershipqc.cuny.edu/sdl/religion-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rosary at 3 PM, Bible Studies led by FOCUS, Discussions on the Catholic Faith with staff, Fun Celebrations for select Feasts.”
      The Catholic Newman Center lists a 3 PM Rosary, FOCUS-led Bible studies, faith discussions and feast celebrations among its activities.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • A named priest, Rev. Jose B. Diaz, is listed as Campus Chaplain for 2026-2027, with a campus minister and FOCUS missionaries.
    Sources (1)
    1. Current Staff | QC Catholicqccatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Chaplain Rev. Jose B. Diaz jdiaz@diobrook.org”
      Rev. Jose B. Diaz is the Campus Chaplain for 2026-2027.
      “Campus Minister Omar Cortez ocortez@diobrook.org”
      Omar Cortez is the Campus Minister for 2026-2027.
      “FOCUS Missionary (Team Leader) Erendira Chavez”
      FOCUS missionaries serve at the Newman Center for 2026-2027.
  • The center has a chapel with an exposition tabernacle, and a student-led Newman Club is listed.
    Sources (2)
    1. The Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel | QC Catholicqccatholic.org/general-7 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The chapel has an exposition tabernacle at the center of the room.”
      The Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel is a chapel within the Newman Center.
    2. Current Staff | QC Catholicqccatholic.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our 2026-2027 Newman Club E-Board”
      The Newman Club lists an officer board for 2026-2027.

Concerns

  • The center is closed to the public until further notice, and daily Mass is paused, according to a March 1, 2026 announcement.
    Sources (1)
    1. Current Status of the Newman Center | QC Catholicqccatholic.org/news-1/status-of-the-newman-center%3F · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the Catholic Newman Center remains closed to the Public until further notice.”
      The Newman Center has been closed to the public since March 1, 2026, until further notice.
      “During this time we will set a pause to our daily Mass schedule.”
      The daily Mass schedule at the Newman Center is paused as of March 1, 2026.

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The Catholic center

Queens College Catholic Newman Center

  • Address: 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Student Union Rooms 207-208, Flushing, NY 11367
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel, kitchen, lounge, offices

Source: dioceseofbrooklyn.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, qccatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, qccatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

Faith formation 2

  • Faith formation programsOn campus
    Faith formation programs held in the Newman Center.
    qccatholic.org
  • FOCUS Bible studies
    Bible studies led by FOCUS missionaries.
    qc.cuny.edu

Clubs and groups 1

  • Newman ClubOn campus
    Student-led Catholic organization at Queens College, with a 2026-2027 officer board listed; it meets in the Newman Center.
    qccatholic.org, qccatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Rosary
    3 PM
    Rosary listed on the college's religion and spirituality page.
    qc.cuny.edu
  • Eucharistic adoration
    Listed among the ministry's offerings.
    qccatholic.org

Social life 1

  • Game nights and networking events
    Listed among the ministry's activities.
    qccatholic.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Directory of Campus Ministry Offices | Diocese of Brooklyndioceseofbrooklyn.org/offices/campus-ministry/directory-of-campus-ministry-offices · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Catholic Newman Center is Queens College’s home away from home on campus.”
    The Diocese of Brooklyn lists the Catholic Newman Center as the Catholic campus ministry for Queens College.
    “65-30 Kissena Blvd. Student Union Rooms 207-208 Flushing, NY 11367”
    The diocese publishes the Newman Center's address in the Student Union at Queens College.
  2. FAQ | QC Catholicqccatholic.org/faq · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Newman Center is the Catholic Center at Queens College, located on the second floor of the Student Union Building”
    The Newman Center is the Catholic center on campus, in the Student Union Building.
    “The Newman Center is the Catholic Center at Queens College, located on the second floor of the Student Union Building”
    The Newman Center is the Catholic center on campus, in the Student Union Building.
    “The Center includes two offices, a chapel, a kitchen area, and a lounge where daily Mass, faith formation programs, and community events are held.”
    The center has a chapel, kitchen and lounge, and holds faith formation programs.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
64 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.53%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.79%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,120
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,103

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
13,998
Total students16,481
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$4,195
Cost of attendance (per year)$14,367
Median federal debt at graduation$10,298
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
53%
First-year retention79%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$62,763
Admission rate64%
Students receiving Pell grants47%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1120
SAT reading & writing500–650
SAT math510–640
ACT composite—
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 78 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Brooklyn

The Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dioceseofbrooklyn.org, dioceseofbrooklyn.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is CUNY Queens College a Catholic college?
No. CUNY Queens College is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Queens College Catholic Newman Center.
What is CUNY Queens College’s Catholic Life Score?
77 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.

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