The average acceptance rate at CCNY over the past 10 years is 52.87%, and the most recent acceptance rate is 60.02%.
The average yield (enrollment rate) over the period is 15.30%, and the 2025 yield is 12.34%. Overall, the yield has decreased by 33.84% from 2015 to 2025.
The number of CCNY applicants increased by 7.30% (2,334 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 10-year period, applicants increased by 68.82% overall.
Key Takeaways: CCNY Admission Metrics
Acceptance Rate Overview
The current acceptance rate for the 2025 admission cycle is 60.02%, showing a decreasing selectivity trend. This suggests that CCNY is admitting a higher proportion of applicants, which may indicate either an increase in application quality or a strategic enrollment decision by the institution.
Yield Rate & Enrollment Patterns
The admission yield (the percentage of admitted students who enroll) for the 2025 academic year is 12.34%. The declining yield trend suggests that a lower percentage of admitted students are choosing to enroll at CCNY. This pattern may reflect increased competition from peer institutions, changing student demographics, or shifts in institutional enrollment strategy.
Application Volume & Admission Trends
For the 2025 admission cycle, CCNY received approximately 34,322 applications, admitted 20,600 students, and enrolled 2,543 students. The rising application volume trend indicates that CCNY is attracting an increasing number of prospective students over time. This growth in applications typically reflects enhanced institutional visibility, improved marketing initiatives, or increasing perceived value in the higher education market.
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Acceptance Rate Changes
CCNY 10-Year Admission Rate Summary: The acceptance rate trends at CCNY over the past decade show a relatively stable trend, with fluctuations in both directions. The average acceptance rate over this period is 52.87%, while the most recent rate stands at 60.02%. This data reflects the institution's evolving competitiveness in the higher education admissions landscape.
For the most recent admission cycle (2025), the acceptance rate is 60.02%. By gender, the average acceptance rate for men is 45.83% and for women is 59.14%.
The following table and chart show how acceptance rates at CCNY have changed over the past 10 years (2015-2025).
Admission Yield (Enrollment Rate) Changes
CCNY has demonstrated a decline in admission yield over the past 10 years. The institution's yield rate has decreased from 18.66% in 2015 to 12.34% in 2025, representing a 33.84% decrease. The 10-year average yield stands at 15.30%, reflecting weakening enrollment performance.
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in yield at CCNY from 2015 to 2025. The admission yield has decreased by 33.84% over this period.
Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled Headcount Changes
Over the past 10 years, The average number of applicants is 27,520, the average number of admitted is 14,915, and the average number of first-year enrolled students is 2,164.
The number of CCNY applicants increased by 7.30% (2,334 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 10-year period, applicants increased by 68.82% overall.
The following table and chart show the changes of applicants, admitted, and enrolled headcount at CUNY City College from 2015 to 2025.
Compare Acceptance Rate Change to Similar Colleges
The following table compares CUNY City College' acceptance rate to similar schools.