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College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NYPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 92% Acceptance
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92%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$5,579
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
9.7K
Students
Medium campus body
$36,931
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

College of Staten Island CUNY is a public institution located in the city setting of Staten Island, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 9.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 92%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
9.7K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
92% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading460 - 620
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math430 - 630
200typical 50% range800
ACT CompositeNot Reported
92%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,848
Earnings 5yr: $112,778
Debt: $17,391
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,631
Earnings 5yr: $120,316
Debt: $17,125
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,542
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,573
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,748
Earnings 5yr: $83,888
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,093
Earnings 5yr: $99,880
Debt: $19,046
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,896
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,157
Earnings 5yr: $85,086
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,568
Earnings 5yr: $67,070
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,637
Earnings 5yr: $72,209
Debt: $11,854
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,272
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,716
Earnings 5yr: $80,915
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,242
Earnings 5yr: $68,247
Debt: $16,232
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,707
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,468
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,747
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $16,520
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,258
Earnings 5yr: $75,565
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,071
Earnings 5yr: $60,004
Debt: $12,648
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,691
Earnings 5yr: $58,907
Debt: $13,500
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,558
Earnings 5yr: $59,976
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$5,579
In-State Tuition$7,490
Out-of-State Tuition$15,440
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

50%
Pell Grants
10%
Take Loans
49%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$36,931
+45% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$53,501

Completion Signals

34%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,846
Est. Monthly Payment
$96/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

49%
Men
51%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
47%
Part-Time Share
21%
Avg Family Income
$35,110
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