31-10 Thomson Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101

Known as The World's community college, LaGuardia Community College serves as an example of how ordinary people can make extraordinary things happen. With students coming from over 160 different countries to study at LaGuardia Community College, it's easy to see why LaGuardia takes pride in its diverse student body and aims to educate leaders for the global workforce and community at hand. Located in Western Queens, LaGuardia Community College is in the most ethnically diverse borough, making it an ideal place to learn about business, technology, human services, the arts, and so much more.

LaGuardia Community College enrolls approximately 13,000 students each year. 31 majors, 3 certificates as well as an honors program for highly motivated students are all available at LaGuardia Community College. Students at LaGuardia Community College have high academic goals, aspiring to continue their education after LaGuardia. Thirty-four percent of LaGuardia Community College students plan on earning a bachelor's degree; another 45 percent plan on earning a master's degree. Students at LaGuardia put their plans into action as well. Fifty-two percent of LaGuardia graduates transfer directly to four-year colleges, a rate that is higher than the national average.

The highest standard of quality is maintained in all facets of LaGuardia Community College. Its state-of-the-art facilities include over 100,000 square feet of laboratories a 750-seat theater a 6-lane NCAA regulation size swimming pool and many other amenities located on the 1.5 million square foot LaGuardia campus. Forty-five percent of the LaGuardia Community College faculty members have a doctorate or first professional degree, more than double the percentage of community college faculty nationwide. And students are able to attend LaGuardia Community College, paying the lowest college tuition in New York City. LaGuardia Community College is committed to providing high-quality, accessible, and affordable education for all individuals, making the world better one student at a time.

Quick Facts:

Over 60% of the student body at LaGuardia Community College is female.

The largest ethnic group at LaGuardia Community College continues to be Hispanics, who account for more than one-third of the student body.

In the 2005-2006 academic year, 53% of all students in degree programs at LaGuardia Community College were awarded some form of financial aid.

LaGuardia Community College was named a Best Practice College by the MetLife Foundation in 2004.

LaGuardia Community College was one of only two community colleges named an Institution of Excellence by the Policy of Center on the First Year of College in 2003.

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