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CUNY New York City College of Technology

City Tech

Brooklyn, New York 11201

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

CUNY New York City College of Technology is a public institution in Brooklyn with particular strength in health sciences and computer science. With an average SAT of 1040, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 12.9K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

19% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,365 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $4,783.

Established
1946
Type
Public college

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81%Acceptance
1040SAT Avg
12,950Students
16:1Student:Faculty
19%Grad Rate
$49,365Earnings 10yr
$4,783Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

CUNY New York City College of Technology Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1040

Reading & Writing
450580
Math
430620

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

80.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1040

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible
55%
First-generation
51%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,332
Tuition (out-of-state)$15,282
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$13,404
Average Net Price$4,783
Median Debt at Graduation$10,533
Monthly Payment (10yr)$112

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,681
$30–48K$4,833
$48–75K$7,775
$75–110K$10,146
$110K+$13,164

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

94.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$7,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

97

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

25

Burglary

5

Aggravated Assault

3

Robbery

8

Motor Vehicle Theft

10

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

26

Drug Arrests

19

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Student-faculty ratio
16:1

Programs (79)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

60%

Negative
  • •60% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
12,950
Gender Split
45% / 55%
Women / Men
First Generation
51%
Pell Grant Recipients
55%

Race & Ethnicity

White 9%
Black 27%
Hispanic 36%
Asian 21%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate19.4%
Freshman Retention60.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,982
10 Years$49,365

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •History City Tech was founded in 1946 as The New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences.
  • •Voorhees Technical InstituteFormer namesThe New York Trade School (1881–1961), The Technical Schools of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1880)TypePrivateActive1881–1971 (acq.
  • •Air Force 3310th School Squadron dental laboratory technology class in 1951.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LGA New York LaGuardia8 mi
EWR Newark Liberty10 mi
JFK New York JFK12 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA190 mi · ~5h 29m drive
New York, NY2 mi · ~3 min drive
Hartford, CT101 mi · ~2h 55m drive
Providence, RI155 mi · ~4h 29m drive
Albany, NY136 mi · ~3h 56m drive
Syracuse, NY197 mi · ~5h 41m drive
Rochester, NY252 mi · ~7h 17m drive
Buffalo, NY294 mi · ~8h 30m drive
Philadelphia, PA81 mi · ~2h 20m drive
Pittsburgh, PA316 mi · ~9h 8m drive
Harrisburg, PA155 mi · ~4h 29m drive
Newark, NJ10 mi · ~17 min drive
Trenton, NJ52 mi · ~1h 30m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

New York LaGuardia (LGA)8 miles
Rental car
12 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
16 min$10-16
Newark Liberty (EWR)10 miles
Rental car
15 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
20 min$12-20

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