Overview
Enrollment
Located in Jamaica, New York, CUNY York College is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 13,852 prospective students applied, and 9,283 were granted admission. Of those admitted 898 enrolled in the school. 4,418 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,609 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $6,930 plus fees of $428. York is ranked 788 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 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 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for CUNY York College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#788 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#299 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#79 in Best Colleges in New York
#29 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#113 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, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| 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 | $17,188 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,763 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,673 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,364 |
| Other Fees | $428 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $17,188 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,763 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,623 |
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.