College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
60% admitted · $18,177/yr after aid
CUNY City College
New York, NY · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 60%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $1,557
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Median earnings
- $69,594
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
CUNY City College is a public college in New York, NY with 12,505 undergraduates. It admits 60% of applicants, and admitted students average 1260 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $1,557 per year. 50% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $69,594 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 60%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 31,988
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 18,576
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–700
200800
SAT Math530–730
200800
What CUNY City College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $12,926
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $7,340
- Out-of-state tuition
- $15,290
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k—
- $30–48k$654
- $48–75k$3,795
- $75–110k$7,139
- $110k+$10,618
Get a personal estimate with CUNY City College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings
- $69,594
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $11,695
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 12,505
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 63%
- White12%
- Hispanic41%
- Black16%
- Asian24%
CUNY City College FAQ
What is CUNY City College's acceptance rate?+
CUNY City College admits 60% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for CUNY City College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–700 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–730 on SAT Math; the average total is 1260.
Is CUNY City College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to CUNY City College?+
In Fall 2023, 31,988 students applied to CUNY City College and 18,576 were admitted; 2,666 enrolled.
Does CUNY City College consider legacy status?+
No. CUNY City College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does CUNY City College require an essay?+
CUNY City College reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does CUNY City College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $12,926 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $1,557.
What is CUNY City College's graduation rate?+
50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 190567 · How we use this data
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