CUNY City College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
CUNY City College is a public research university in New York, New York, with about 12,505 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 60.02% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $66,039 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,340
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,776 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 60.02% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 12,505 82.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 56.82%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 46.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 33.6%
- Average SAT Score: 1260
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 15,238
- Applicants (IPEDS): 31,988
- Room & Board: $18,840 annual estimate
CUNY City College: what the data shows
Common questions about CUNY City College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is CUNY City College?
CUNY City College is located in New York, NY (ZIP 10031).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is CUNY City College public or private?
CUNY City College is a Public institution.
How much does CUNY City College cost?
Published tuition: $7,340 in-state, $15,290 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,776.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,251 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,990 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,811 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,982 |
| $110,001+ | $12,806 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $29,360.
How hard is it to get into CUNY City College?
Admission rate: 60.02%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1260.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is CUNY City College?
Total enrollment: 12,505 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 15,238 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,562 students.
About 83% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY City College?
150%-time completion rate: 56.82%.
First-year retention: 79.3%.
What do graduates of CUNY City College earn?
Median earnings: $46,435 six years after entry; $66,039 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,990.
60.54% of students receive Pell grants.
What is CUNY City College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Psychology, General (455 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (125 completions)
- Economics, General (117 completions)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General (103 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (97 completions)
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology (90 completions)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (90 completions)
- Computer Science (89 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (86 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (77 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is CUNY City College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 60.02%; completion rate 56.82%; median earnings $66,039 at 10 years; net price $3,776. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,340
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at CUNY City College was $7,340.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,776
2024 Value
In 2024 CUNY City College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,776.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,104 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,776 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$29,360 4-Year In-State Tuition
$61,160 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$18,840 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$27,680 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$110,720 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for CUNY City College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
60.54% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.12% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at CUNY City College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for CUNY City College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,089 | $12,599 | $5,150 |
| 2014 | $6,389 | $13,199 | $5,917 |
| 2015 | $6,689 | $13,799 | $6,002 |
| 2016 | $6,689 | $13,799 | $5,008 |
| 2017 | $6,940 | $14,330 | $2,540 |
| 2018 | $7,140 | $14,810 | $3,744 |
| 2019 | $7,340 | $15,290 | $2,385 |
| 2020 | $7,340 | $15,290 | $2,805 |
| 2021 | $7,340 | $15,290 | $2,061 |
| 2022 | $7,340 | $15,290 | $3,434 |
| 2023 | $7,340 | $15,290 | $3,486 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
60.02% Acceptance Rate
31,988 Total Applicants
18,576 Students Admitted
2,666 First-Time Students Enrolled
14.35% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1260
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
CUNY City College reported total enrollment of about 12,505 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (40.7%), Asian (24.1%), and Black or African American (15.6%). About 60.54% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
82.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at CUNY City College in 2024 is 12,505 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 15,238 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,562 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
28.94% 100% Completion Time
56.82% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 28.94% of students graduating from CUNY City College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Psychology, General: 24% male / 76% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 29% male / 71% female
- Economics, General: 62% male / 38% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for CUNY City College.
Return on Investment
$11,990 Median Student Debt
$66,039 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.16% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
4272.29% Return on Investment
1.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for CUNY City College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 85 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Psychology, General: 455 completions
2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 125 completions
3. Economics, General: 117 completions
4. Fine/Studio Arts, General: 103 completions
5. Mechanical Engineering: 97 completions
6. Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology: 90 completions
7. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 90 completions
8. Computer Science: 89 completions
9. Business Administration and Management, General: 86 completions
Most popular programs at CUNY City College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for CUNY City College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for CUNY City College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 33.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $13,231
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $20,521
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
CUNY City College is a public institution located in New York, NY, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Economics, General. Enrollment is approximately 12,505 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (40.7%), Asian (24.1%), Black or African American (15.6%). The admission rate is 60.02%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1260. The 150%-time completion rate is 56.82%. Approximately 60.54% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
New York, NY 10031
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 85 distinct degree programs, CUNY City College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is CUNY City College located?
CUNY City College is located in New York, NY.
What is CUNY City College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at CUNY City College is 60.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 31,988 applicants and 18,576 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does CUNY City College cost?
Reported tuition is $7,340 and average net price is $3,776 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,840 annually.
What is the student body demographics at CUNY City College?
CUNY City College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 15,238 students, Hispanic or Latino (40.7%), Asian (24.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend CUNY City College?
About 46.0% of students at CUNY City College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for CUNY City College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, CUNY City College reports midpoint SAT about 1260.
What do graduates of CUNY City College earn?
Median earnings are $46,435 six years after entry and $66,039 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY City College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 56.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do CUNY City College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,990.
Is CUNY City College public or private?
CUNY City College is a public institution located in New York, NY.
Is CUNY City College an HBCU?
No. CUNY City College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is CUNY City College a tribal college?
No. CUNY City College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Mid East regional profile
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- School directory
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.