CUNY New York City College of Technology Acceptance Rate
CUNY New York City College of Technology is a public four-year university in Brooklyn, New York, with about 13,580 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 80.29% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,365 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,332
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,127 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 80.29% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 13,580 67.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 21.47%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 51.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 14.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 26.6%
- Average SAT Score: 1010
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 17,423
- Applicants (IPEDS): 21,007
- Room & Board: $22,260 annual estimate
CUNY New York City College of Technology: what the data shows
Common questions about CUNY New York City College of Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is CUNY New York City College of Technology?
CUNY New York City College of Technology is located in Brooklyn, NY (ZIP 11201).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is CUNY New York City College of Technology public or private?
CUNY New York City College of Technology is a Public institution.
How much does CUNY New York City College of Technology cost?
Published tuition: $7,332 in-state, $15,282 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,127.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,810 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,606 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,886 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,809 |
| $110,001+ | $13,043 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $29,328.
How hard is it to get into CUNY New York City College of Technology?
Admission rate: 80.29%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1010.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is CUNY New York City College of Technology?
Total enrollment: 13,580 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 17,423 students.
About 67% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY New York City College of Technology?
150%-time completion rate: 21.47%.
First-year retention: 64.9%.
What do graduates of CUNY New York City College of Technology earn?
Median earnings: $39,982 six years after entry; $49,365 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,533.
55.07% of students receive Pell grants.
What is CUNY New York City College of Technology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Information Science/Studies (227 completions)
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician (156 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (141 completions)
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (133 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (124 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (118 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (112 completions)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General (97 completions)
- Design and Visual Communications, General (94 completions)
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (88 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is CUNY New York City College of Technology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 80.29%; completion rate 21.47%; median earnings $49,365 at 10 years; net price $5,127. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,332
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at CUNY New York City College of Technology was $7,332.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,127
2024 Value
In 2024 CUNY New York City College of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,127.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,508 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,127 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$29,328 4-Year In-State Tuition
$61,128 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,260 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,092 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$124,368 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for CUNY New York City College of Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
55.07% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
5.22% 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 New York City College of Technology 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 New York City College of Technology 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 | $6,069 | $12,579 | $5,896 |
| 2014 | $6,369 | $13,179 | $6,941 |
| 2015 | $6,669 | $13,779 | $6,084 |
| 2016 | $6,669 | $13,779 | $5,845 |
| 2017 | $6,920 | $14,310 | $4,641 |
| 2018 | $7,120 | $14,790 | $4,882 |
| 2019 | $7,320 | $15,270 | $3,667 |
| 2020 | $7,320 | $15,270 | $4,120 |
| 2021 | $7,320 | $15,270 | $3,476 |
| 2022 | $7,320 | $15,270 | $5,601 |
| 2023 | $7,332 | $15,282 | $4,783 |
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
80.29% Acceptance Rate
21,007 Total Applicants
16,962 Students Admitted
3,375 First-Time Students Enrolled
19.90% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1010
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
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 New York City College of Technology reported total enrollment of about 13,580 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 53% male and 47% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (37.8%), Black or African American (26.3%), and Asian (19.6%). About 55.07% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
67.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at CUNY New York City College of Technology in 2024 is 13,580 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 17,423 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.9%
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 37.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
7.47% 100% Completion Time
21.47% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 7.47% of students graduating from CUNY New York City College of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Information Science/Studies: 81% male / 19% female
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician: 90% male / 10% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 24% male / 76% 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 New York City College of Technology.
Return on Investment
$10,533 Median Student Debt
$49,365 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
21.34% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2307.11% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for CUNY New York City College of Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 48 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Information Science/Studies: 227 completions
2. Computer Engineering Technology/Technician: 156 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 141 completions
4. Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician: 133 completions
5. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 124 completions
6. Health Professions and Related Programs: 118 completions
7. Public Administration and Social Service: 112 completions
8. Hospitality Administration/Management, General: 97 completions
9. Design and Visual Communications, General: 94 completions
Most popular programs at CUNY New York City College of Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for CUNY New York City College of Technology graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for CUNY New York City College of Technology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 26.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,016
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,652
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 New York City College of Technology is a public institution located in Brooklyn, NY, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Information Science/Studies, Computer Engineering Technology/Technician, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 13,580 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (37.8%), Black or African American (26.3%), Asian (19.6%). The admission rate is 80.29%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1010. The 150%-time completion rate is 21.47%. Approximately 55.07% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 21.47% graduation rate at CUNY New York City College of Technology falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is CUNY New York City College of Technology located?
CUNY New York City College of Technology is located in Brooklyn, NY.
What is CUNY New York City College of Technology's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at CUNY New York City College of Technology is 80.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 21,007 applicants and 16,962 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does CUNY New York City College of Technology cost?
Reported tuition is $7,332 and average net price is $5,127 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,260 annually.
What is the student body demographics at CUNY New York City College of Technology?
CUNY New York City College of Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 17,423 students, Hispanic or Latino (37.8%), Black or African American (26.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend CUNY New York City College of Technology?
About 51.2% of students at CUNY New York City College of Technology are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for CUNY New York City College of Technology?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, CUNY New York City College of Technology reports midpoint SAT about 1010.
What do graduates of CUNY New York City College of Technology earn?
Median earnings are $39,982 six years after entry and $49,365 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY New York City College of Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 21.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do CUNY New York City College of Technology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,533.
Is CUNY New York City College of Technology public or private?
CUNY New York City College of Technology is a public institution located in Brooklyn, NY.
Is CUNY New York City College of Technology an HBCU?
No. CUNY New York City College of Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is CUNY New York City College of Technology a tribal college?
No. CUNY New York City College of Technology 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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- Brooklyn, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
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- National benchmarks
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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.