CSI Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 92.34%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1040. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,490
- Out-of-State Tuition: $15,440
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at CSI:
- Total Enrollment: 11,033, including 832 online students
- 10,051 Undergraduate, 982 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 47.5% men, 52.5% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 34%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 19%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 76%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 128 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 4 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 35 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
CSI Overview
College of Staten Island CUNY (CSI) is a four-year, public school located in Staten Island, NY. College of Staten Island CUNY was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The CSI's tuition & fees is $7,490 for New York residents and $15,440 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 66% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,105.
The school has a total enrollment of 11,033 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
CSI's acceptance rate is 92.34% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.98%. The median SAT score is 1040.
CSI ranked 91st in New York Colleges rankings. College of Staten Island CUNY is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of College of Staten Island CUNY is $7,490 for in-state students and $15,440 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,650 for in-state students and $21,080 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,490 for New York residents and $15,440 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,650 for New York residents and $21,080 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,490 | $15,440 |
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| Graduate | $11,650 | $21,080 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,490 | $15,440 |
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| Graduate | $11,650 | $21,080 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
College of Staten Island CUNY offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at CSI
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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