City College of New York''s Queens College, founded in 1937, is a public institution. It is dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Located on a beautiful 76-acre campus, close to the vibrant cultural life of Manhattan, Queens College offers 48 undergraduate majors and over 60 minors. Its innovative programs include journalism and business and liberal arts, both of which integrate liberal arts study with the world of work. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute program in biological studies provides support to undergraduates who wish to engage in scientific research. The school has added a weekend college program to its offerings. The student body of close to 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students comes from 130 countries and speaks 67 languages. Queens College offers superb faculty and affordable tuition. The college also offers a variety of programs in graduate and professional fields. Queens College strives to maintain a learning environment that enriches intellectual development as it expands career opportunities and contributes to the scholarly and scientific research that serves the larger community. Its 76-acre campus is located in Flushing.