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    CUNY City College

    New York, NY · Northeast

    Acceptance rate
    60.0%
    SAT mid-50
    1070-1430
    Cost after aid
    $3,776
    Graduation rate
    57%

    What CUNY City College says matters

    How CUNY City College rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    60%
    20,630 of 34,398
    Yield
    12%
    2,543 enrolled
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    54%9,066 of 16,944
    Women
    66%11,564 of 17,454

    Very important

    • Academic GPA

    Important

    • Rigor of secondary school record

    Considered

    • Standardized test scores

    Not considered

    • Class rank
    • Application essay
    • Recommendations
    • Interview
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability
    • Character or personal qualities
    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience
    • Level of applicant's interest

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure CUNY City College published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission68

    Entrance Exams

    AP
    Yes
    CLEP
    Yes
    Institutional Exam
    Yes
    State Exam (specify):
    Yes
    SAT or ACT
    /ADMS_CONSIDER

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    16,944
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    17,454
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    9,066
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    11,564
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    1,281
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    83
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    1,131
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    48
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    34,398
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    20,630
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    2,543
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    31,145
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    19,190
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    2,356
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,905
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    1,071
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    79
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,324
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    361
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    108
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    24
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    8

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    16
    English
    2
    Mathematics
    2
    Total academic units
    22
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    3
    Science
    2
    Foreign language
    3
    Social studies
    3
    History
    3
    Academic electives
    1
    Computer Science
    1
    Visual/Performing Arts
    1

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Important
    Class rank
    Not Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Considered
    Application Essay
    Not Considered
    Recommendation(s)
    Not Considered
    Interview
    Not Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Not Considered
    Talent/ability
    Not Considered
    Character/personal qualities
    Not Considered
    First generation
    Not Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Not Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Not Considered
    Work experience
    Not Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Not Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    0
    SAT Math: Total
    0
    SAT Composite: Total
    0
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.4
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    99%

    Admission Policies

    Amount of application fee:
    65
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    Considered
    Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after
    Yes
    Amount of housing deposit:
    400
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    1 year
    Transfer Admission30

    Fall Applicants

    Men
    3,393
    Women
    4,341
    Unknown
    121
    Total
    7,855
    Men
    1,382
    Women
    2,184
    Unknown
    60
    Total
    3,626
    Men
    425
    Women
    513
    Total
    938

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    Yes
    Winter
    Yes
    Spring
    Yes
    Summer
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Required
    College transcript(s)
    Required
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Required for Some
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    If a minimum high school grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.5
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.5
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    Architecture very competitive based on gpa and Creative Challenge. Engineering students must have completed 2 semester of calculus with C or better,1 semester of calculus based physics with C or better and gpa 2.7 or higher. BFA in music requires audition. Admission to BFA in Electronic Design and Multimedia requires a portfolio.
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    International students regardless of credits are required to take placement tests for placement.

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Number
    24
    Unit Type
    C
    Number
    24
    Unit Type
    C
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/admissions/military-transfer-credit-policy
    Academic Offerings and Policies17

    Special Study Options

    Cross-registration
    Yes
    Distance learning
    Yes
    Double major
    Yes
    Dual enrollment
    Yes
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    Yes
    Honors Program
    Yes
    Independent study
    Yes
    Internships
    Yes
    Student-designed major
    Yes
    Study abroad
    Yes
    Undergraduate Research
    Yes

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    Yes
    English (including composition)
    Yes
    Humanities
    Yes
    Mathematics
    Yes
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    Yes
    Social science
    Yes
    Student Life22

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    3.0%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    100%
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    2.0%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    13%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of full-time students
    21
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    22

    Activities Offered

    Choral groups
    Yes
    Dance
    Yes
    Drama/theater
    Yes
    International Student Organization
    Yes
    Jazz band
    Yes
    Literary magazine
    Yes
    Model UN
    Yes
    Music ensembles
    Yes
    Radio station
    Yes
    Student government
    Yes
    Student newspaper
    Yes
    Student-run film society
    Yes
    Television station
    Yes
    Yearbook
    Yes
    Annual Expenses27

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://npc.cuny.edu/npc/public/fin_aid/financial_aid_estimator/FinAidEstimator.jsp

    Public Tuition

    Tuition: In-district
    6930
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    6930
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    18600
    Tuition: In-district
    6930
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    6930
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    18600

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    410
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    13536
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    3652
    Required Fees:
    410
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    13536
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    3652

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    12

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1364
    Other expenses:
    7796
    Books and supplies:
    1364
    Food only:
    1360
    Other expenses:
    6436
    Books and supplies:
    1364
    Housing only:
    13536
    Food only:
    3652
    Other expenses:
    4641

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    In-district:
    305
    In-state (out-of-district):
    305
    Out-of-state:
    620
    NONRESIDENTS:
    620
    Financial Aid74

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    18
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    5,838

    Methodology

    Federal methodology (FM)
    Yes

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    46308373
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    27513492
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    52003
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    114111.
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    73987979
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    5129543
    Federal Work-Study
    1026948
    Total Self-Help
    6156491

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    5833609
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    3175946
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    2023573
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    11033128
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    5239565
    Total Self-Help
    5239565
    Parent Loans
    612210

    Students Awarded Aid

    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    2,401
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    2,385
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    2,248
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2,053
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    233
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,849
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    84
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    56%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    5810
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    9438
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3323
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3295
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    8,801
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    8,316
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    8,303
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    7,511
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    1,294
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    4,619
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    462
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    56%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    6842
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    9328
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4122
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4122
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    1,395
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    1,284
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    1,128
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    860
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    223
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    278
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    40
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    39%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    4320
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    4498
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3982
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3982

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    1,093

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    127
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    113
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    19
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    12
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    10
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    2
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    7242
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    5304
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    1938

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    Yes

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    Yes
    State aid form
    /X

    Financial Aid Reply

    or within____weeks of notification.
    2

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    Yes
    Federal Pell Grants
    Yes
    Federal SEOG
    Yes

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    Yes
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred23

    Diploma/Certificates

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Natural resources and conservation
    0.25
    Architecture
    2.75
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    0.98
    Communication/journalism
    3.49
    Computer and information sciences
    4.13
    Education
    5.21
    Engineering
    14.16
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    0.49
    English
    2.95
    Liberal arts/general studies
    3.79
    Biological/life sciences
    11.31
    Mathematics and statistics
    1.28
    Interdisciplinary studies
    0.2
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0.79
    Physical sciences
    1.28
    Psychology
    19.96
    Social sciences
    13.23
    Visual and performing arts
    7.67
    Business/marketing
    4.21
    History
    1.87
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence116

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    1,344
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    1,068
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    607
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    574
    All other degree-seeking: men
    3,165
    All other degree-seeking: women
    3,574
    Total degree-seeking: men
    5,116
    Total degree-seeking: women
    5,216
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    29
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    47
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men
    5,145
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women
    5,263
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    85
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    46
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    162
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    147
    All other degree-seeking: men
    900
    All other degree-seeking: women
    833
    Total degree-seeking: men
    1,147
    Total degree-seeking: women
    1,026
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    188
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    213
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men
    1,335
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women
    1,239
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    163
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    192
    All other degree-seeking: men
    256
    All other degree-seeking: women
    309
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    1
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    104
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    211
    All other degree-seeking: men
    301
    All other degree-seeking: women
    586
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    25
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    34
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: men
    430
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: women
    831
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total all undergraduates
    12,982
    Total all graduate
    2,182
    Grand Total All Students
    15,164

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: men
    419
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: women
    502
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    108
    Hispanic/Latino
    1,062
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    377
    White, non-Hispanic
    239
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    7
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    684
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    66
    TOTAL
    2,543
    Nonresidents
    565
    Hispanic/Latino
    5,090
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    1,955
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,479
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    23
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    3,008
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    13
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    372
    TOTAL
    12,505
    Nonresidents
    569
    Hispanic/Latino
    5,302
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    1,986
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,653
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    23
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    3,061
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    13
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    375
    TOTAL
    12,982

    Persistence

    Certificate/diploma
    18
    Bachelor's degrees
    1,956
    Postbachelor's certificates
    57
    Master's degrees
    721
    Post-Master's certificates
    37
    Doctoral degrees – other
    31

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,226
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    35
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    543
    Total
    1,804
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,226
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    35
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    543
    Total
    1,804
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    314
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    10
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    198
    Total
    522
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    294
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    6
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    91
    Total
    391
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    82
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    3
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    27
    Total
    112
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    690
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    19
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    316
    Total
    1,025
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    56
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    54
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    58
    Total
    57
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size46

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    549
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    206
    C. Total number who are women
    220
    D. Total number who are men
    329
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    450
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    93
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    5
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    1
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    55
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    785
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    351
    C. Total number who are women
    397
    D. Total number who are men
    388
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    137
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    412
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    216
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    20
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    31
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    1,334
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    557
    C. Total number who are women
    617
    D. Total number who are men
    717
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    587
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    505
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    221
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    21
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    86

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    based on ____ students
    10,581
    and ____ faculty
    755

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    436
    10-19
    24
    20-29
    181
    30-39
    627
    40-49
    485
    50-99
    102
    100+
    75
    Total
    1,930
    2-9
    73
    10-19
    6
    20-29
    10
    30-39
    179
    40-49
    86
    50-99
    29
    100+
    16
    Total
    399
    Source: CUNY City College's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About CUNY City College

    CUNY City College is a mid-sized public university in New York, NY, in a city setting.

    What CUNY City College looks for

    CUNY City College admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for CUNY City College?

      CUNY City College's middle 50% SAT range is 1070 to 1430. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What is the acceptance rate at CUNY City College?

      CUNY City College admits roughly 60% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does CUNY City College actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $3,776 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is CUNY City College a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat CUNY City College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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