Campus Vibe
Urban
Known for business — excellent value
College of Staten Island CUNY is a public institution in Staten Island with particular strength in business and psychology.
A mid-sized campus of 9.4K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
33% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,501 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $5,115.
Established
1956
Motto
Opportunity and Challenge
Mascot
Danny the Dolphin
Type
Public university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II
Division
Division III
Campus Visits
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
9,387Students
16:1Student:Faculty
33%Grad Rate
$53,501Earnings 10yr
$5,115Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
College of Staten Island CUNY Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$7,490
Tuition (out-of-state)$15,440
Room & Board$20,535
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$14,084
Average Net Price$5,115
Median Debt at Graduation$14,350
Monthly Payment (10yr)$152
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$3,243
$30–48K$4,835
$48–75K$7,696
$75–110K$9,515
$110K+$12,557
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$5,115
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
8900.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$8,846
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
71
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (98)
Student Body
Undergrads
9,387
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
49%
Race & Ethnicity
White 40%
Black 14%
Hispanic 27%
Asian 13%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate32.8%
Freshman Retention76.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$36,931
8 Years$48,653
10 Years$53,501
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$42,800
Men
$53,300
Rankings
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Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
160Very High
Estimated from NY state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
11 mi(19 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
70 mi(121 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
201 mi(348 min)