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New York, New York 10031

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for psychology

CUNY City College is a public institution in New York with particular strength in psychology and engineering. With an average SAT of 1340, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 11.9K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $66,039 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $3,486.

Established
1847
Motto
Respice, Adspice, Prospice
Mascot
Benny the Beaver
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA Champion CCNY team

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58%Acceptance
1340SAT Avg
11,934Students
14:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$66,039Earnings 10yr
$3,486Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

CUNY City College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate58.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1340

Reading & Writing
610710
Math
610750

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

58.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1340

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,340
Tuition (out-of-state)$15,290
Room & Board$18,104
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$13,514
Average Net Price$3,486
Median Debt at Graduation$11,990
Monthly Payment (10yr)$127

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$1,579
$30–48K$3,087
$48–75K$7,188
$75–110K$9,487
$110K+$11,887

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$3,486

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

9300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,775

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

92

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

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

Programs (151)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
11,934
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
60%

Race & Ethnicity

White 12%
Black 16%
Hispanic 40%
Asian 25%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.7%
Freshman Retention78.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,435
8 Years$55,183
10 Years$66,039

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,400
Men
$55,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#105
Forbes
#167
Washington Monthly
#185

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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
8 mi(14 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
88 mi(153 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
183 mi(317 min)

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