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CUNY City College

New York, NYPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 60% Acceptance
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60%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$3,776
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
12.5K
Students
Large campus body
$46,435
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

CUNY City College is a public institution located in the city setting of New York, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 12.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 60%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
12.5K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
60% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading540 - 700
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math530 - 730
200typical 50% range800
ACT CompositeNot Reported
60%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Engineering15% of degrees
Social Sciences14% of degrees
Biological Sciences11% of degrees
Business & Marketing4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $149,434
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $148,354
Earnings 5yr: $141,161
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,131
Earnings 5yr: $111,970
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,238
Earnings 5yr: $105,797
Debt: $8,623
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,698
Earnings 5yr: $91,761
Debt: $13,563
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,270
Earnings 5yr: $93,362
Debt: $13,232
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,685
Earnings 5yr: $79,610
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,601
Earnings 5yr: $84,866
Debt: N/A
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,944
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,659
Earnings 5yr: $68,626
Debt: $14,125
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,957
Earnings 5yr: $90,337
Debt: $17,500
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,804
Earnings 5yr: $81,630
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,151
Earnings 5yr: $80,560
Debt: N/A
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,112
Earnings 5yr: $80,425
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,813
Earnings 5yr: $81,310
Debt: N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,401
Earnings 5yr: $106,197
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,740
Earnings 5yr: $79,155
Debt: N/A
Sustainability Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,163
Earnings 5yr: $79,726
Debt: N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,051
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,882
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$3,776
In-State Tuition$7,340
Out-of-State Tuition$15,290
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

61%
Pell Grants
11%
Take Loans
53%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$46,435
+42% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$66,039

Completion Signals

57%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,775
Est. Monthly Payment
$106/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
46%
Part-Time Share
17%
Avg Family Income
$27,098
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