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CUNY York College

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Jamaica, New York 11451

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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
Conference
City University of New York Athletic Conference
Division
Division III

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59%Acceptance
1100SAT Avg
4,439Students
13:1Student:Faculty
30%Grad Rate
$56,945Earnings 10yr
$4,734Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

CUNY York College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate59.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1100

Reading & Writing
500600
Math
490610

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

59.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1100

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$4,734

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

9400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$7,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

35

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (56)

Student Life

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
8 Years$52,476
10 Years$56,945

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,300
Men
$51,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#6

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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
11 mi(19 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
89 mi(154 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
182 mi(315 min)

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