New York, NY

CUNY City College

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
CUNY City College is a four-year, public school located in New York, NY.
It is a R2 university with high research activities.
CUNY City College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

60% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 34,322 applied, 20,600 accepted, and 2,543 enrolled in CCNY.
1,328 men and 1,179 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

1,260 SAT Scores

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,260. The SAT score of 1260 is high, 74 to 81 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total107012601430
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing540620700
Math530640730

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $7,340 for New York residents and $15,290 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $11,402 for New York residents and $20,832 for others.
Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at CUNY City College.

Financial Aid

9,557 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $8,077.
For freshmen, 2,337 students (91%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $9,236.

Student Population

A total of 15,544 students enrolled CCNY in 2025.
By gender, 7,267 men and 8,277 women students are enrolled.
There are 12,982 undergraduate and 2,562 graduate students.

225 Major Programs

  • 1 programs through online
  • 94 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of CCNY is 57% and the transfer-out rate is 25%.
The retention rate is 79% for full-time and 79% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
57%
Transfer-out Rate
25%
Retention Rate
79%
Students to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,334 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for CCNY and the average faculty salary is $119,075. The studetns to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
There are 2,844 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $84,411.
Number of Faculties
1,334
Average Faculty Salary
$119,075
Number of Staffs
2,844
Average Staff Salary
$84,411

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries