CUNY LaGuardia Community College

Cost

What families actually payAverage yearly cost of attendance after grants and scholarships are subtracted. Calculated only for full-time, first-time undergraduates who receive federal student aid; at a public college, only those paying in-state tuition.

$4,1842024–25

Tuition and fees, in-statePublished tuition and required fees for one year, for a student from this state. The federal file reports tuition and fees as one figure.

$5,2542025–26

Tuition and fees, out-of-statePublished tuition and required fees for one year, for a student from another state. The federal file reports tuition and fees as one figure.

$8,1342025–26

Room and board on campusThe school's published yearly cost of living and eating on campus, as one figure. Not reported by schools without campus housing.

Not reported

Cost of attendanceAverage yearly cost of attending: tuition and fees, books and supplies, and living expenses. Calculated for full-time, first-time undergraduates who receive federal student aid.

$12,7622024–25

What families actually pay, by family income

• Family income up to $30,000$3,246
• $30,001 to $48,000$4,127
• $48,001 to $75,000$5,975
• $75,001 to $110,000$7,483
• Over $110,000$10,987

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, released November 2, 2026.

Getting in

Admission rateThe share of applicants who were admitted.

Not reported

Admission test scoresWhether the school requires, recommends or considers SAT or ACT scores for admission.

Not reported

Open admissionThe school reports an open admission policy: it admits any applicant who meets its basic requirements.

YesFall 2024

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, released November 2, 2026.

Who finishes

Graduation rateThe share of full-time, first-time students who finished a degree or certificate at this school within 150 percent of the normal time (six years for a bachelor's degree, three for an associate degree). Part-time and transfer students are not counted. Measure for programs shorter than four years.

24%Students who started in 2019

Award within eight years, all studentsThe share of all entering students, including part-time and transfer students, who received a degree or certificate from this school within eight years. A different group of students from the graduation rate, from a different starting year.

37%Students who started in 2017

Retention rateThe share of full-time, first-time students who were enrolled at this school again the following fall.

57%Students who started in 2023

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, released November 2, 2026.

What students study here

• Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services22%
• Health Professions And Related Programs15%
• Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services11%
• Psychology7%
• Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services7%
• Visual And Performing Arts7%
• Education6%
• Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities5%
• Engineering3%
• Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians3%
• Physical Sciences3%
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences2%

Share of this college’s degrees and certificates in each field, 2024–25. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard.