Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
Located in New York, New York, CUNY City College is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 31,175 prospective students applied, and 19,972 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,565 enrolled in the school. 10,658 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,373 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $6,930 plus fees of $410. City College of New York is ranked 272 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
City College of New York is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for CUNY City College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#272 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#79 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#39 in Best Colleges in New York
#10 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#219 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1260 |
| ACT | 23/31 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,364 |
| Other Fees | $410 |
| Room and Board | $16,492 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,763 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,959 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,364 |
| Other Fees | $410 |
| Room and Board | $16,492 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,763 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,909 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 15% |
| Engineering | 13% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 11% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190567 IPEDS survey data for CUNY City College.
Current students may use the CUNY City College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.