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CUNY York College

York

Jamaica, New York 11451

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

CUNY York College is a public institution in Jamaica with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1100, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

30% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,945 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $4,734.

Established

1966

Motto

Sapere Aude, Incipe!

Mascot

Cardinal

Type

Public senior college

Division

Division III

Plan Your Visit

59%Acceptance

1100SAT Avg

4,439Students

13:1Student:Faculty

30%Grad Rate

$56,945Earnings 10yr

$4,734Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate59.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1100

Reading & Writing

500600

Math

490610

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

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible

43%

First-generation

50%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,358

Tuition (out-of-state)$15,308

Books & Supplies$1,500

Total Cost of Attendance$13,686

Average Net Price$4,734

Median Debt at Graduation$11,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$117

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,267

$30–48K$4,716

$48–75K$8,080

$75–110K$9,257

$110K+$12,206

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

94.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$7,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

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

Academics

Student-faculty ratio

13:1

Programs (56)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

60%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

4,439

Gender Split

65% / 35%

Women / Men

First Generation

50%

Pell Grant Recipients

43%

Race & Ethnicity

White 4%

Black 38%

Hispanic 26%

Asian 22%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate30.3%

Freshman Retention59.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,148

10 Years$56,945

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

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More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•Prior to 1986, the mascot of the school was "Nomads", owing to the fact that they did not have a permanent home - and when the permanent campus opened, they became the "Cardinals.
•" ^ "History," York College website, accessed 1 November 2025; "York College Profile," September 1977, CUNY Digital History Archive, accessed 1 November 2025.
•" Pandora's Box, November 2006, 30, accessed 1 November 2025.

Source: Wikipedia