EIU
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
65% admitted · $12,717/yr after aid
CUNY York College
Jamaica, NY · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 64%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $1,956
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 27%
- Median earnings
- $62,351
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
CUNY York College is a public college in Jamaica, NY with 4,345 undergraduates. It admits 64% of applicants, and admitted students average 880 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $1,956 per year ($364 for families earning under $30,000). 27% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $62,351 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 64%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 14,236
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 8,459
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 8%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing410–480
200800
SAT Math380–480
200800
What CUNY York 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
- $13,293
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $7,358
- Out-of-state tuition
- $15,308
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$364
- $30–48k$780
- $48–75k$5,177
- $75–110k$7,927
- $110k+$11,220
Get a personal estimate with CUNY York College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 27%
- Freshman retention
- 57%
- Median earnings
- $62,351
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $11,350
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,345
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 44%
- White4%
- Hispanic26%
- Black40%
- Asian21%
CUNY York College FAQ
What is CUNY York College's acceptance rate?+
CUNY York College admits 64% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for CUNY York College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 410–480 on SAT Reading and Writing and 380–480 on SAT Math; the average total is 880.
Is CUNY York College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to CUNY York College?+
In Fall 2023, 14,236 students applied to CUNY York College and 8,459 were admitted; 684 enrolled.
Does CUNY York College consider legacy status?+
No. CUNY York College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does CUNY York College require an essay?+
CUNY York College reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does CUNY York College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $13,293 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $1,956.
What is CUNY York College's graduation rate?+
27% 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 190691 · How we use this data
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