Overview
Enrollment
CUNY York College is a public institution located in Jamaica, Queens, part of the greater New York City area. Established in 1966, the college is a member of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, offering students an urban campus experience. The college's campus showcases a modern architectural style with facilities that support a vibrant academic environment. York College is known for its diverse range of undergraduate programs with notable emphasis on health professions, business, communications technology, and aviation management. The college maintains a moderately selective admissions process, aiming to provide higher education opportunities to a broad demographic of students. While not recognized for a dominant athletic program, the college places its focus on the educational and professional development of its student body. There is no residential housing available on the York College campus, encouraging students to engage with the dynamic housing market of the surrounding New York City boroughs.
In the most recent statistical year 16,112 prospective students applied, and 9,529 were granted admission. Of those admitted 777 enrolled in the school. 3,815 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,631 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $6,930 plus fees of $428. York is ranked 785 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
CUNY York College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
York is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for CUNY York College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#785 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#282 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#84 in Best Colleges in New York
#29 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#121 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 870/1050 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.15 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,364 |
| Other Fees | $428 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $17,919 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,904 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,545 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,364 |
| Other Fees | $428 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $17,919 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,904 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,495 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 26% |
| Health Professions | 18% |
| Psychology | 16% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
| Human Services | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190691 IPEDS survey data for CUNY York College.
Current students may use the CUNY York College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.