College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY 10314
About College of Staten Island CUNY
College of Staten Island CUNY is a public research university in Staten Island, New York, serving roughly 9,657 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 92.34% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,501 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- College of Staten Island CUNY charges 36% above the national public median tuition ($7,490).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
- Average net price runs below the New York median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 33.93%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $53,501.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at College of Staten Island CUNY is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 2297% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
College of Staten Island CUNY awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 64 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Staten Island CUNY | $7,490 | $5,579 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| New York (state median) | $13,810 | $9,373 | 272 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 26% below published tuition at College of Staten Island CUNY
Key findings
- College of Staten Island CUNY's average net price ($5,579) is 26% below published tuition ($7,490).
- College of Staten Island CUNY charges 36% above the national public median tuition ($7,490).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
- Average net price runs below the New York median net price.
College of Staten Island CUNY tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $7,490
Finding College of Staten Island CUNY charges 36% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $7,490. That is 36% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the New York median ($13,810), sticker tuition is about 0.5×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 37% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at College of Staten Island CUNY versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at College of Staten Island CUNY versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at College of Staten Island CUNY is $5,579.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $5,579 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $3,794 below the New York median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $14,474 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway College of Staten Island CUNY’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 26% lower after grants and scholarships.
College of Staten Island CUNY: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for College of Staten Island CUNY—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$7,490
Out-of-state tuition
$15,440
Avg. net price
$5,579
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $3,903 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,473 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,364 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,923 |
| $110,001+ | $13,444 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $29,960. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What College of Staten Island CUNY is known for
Top program completions
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies307
- Business/Commerce, General282
- Psychology, General259
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse132
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General128
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Average SAT: 1040
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is College of Staten Island CUNY a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
College of Staten Island CUNY is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for College of Staten Island CUNY.
Campus
Location
Staten Island, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 10314
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 0.3× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Size
Enrollment
9,657
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 12,297
- Graduate
- 982
- Full-time share
- 79%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$14,350
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 49.59%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for College of Staten Island CUNY.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at College of Staten Island CUNY 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 College of Staten Island CUNY 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 | $6,158 | $12,668 | $7,364 |
| 2014 | $6,458 | $13,268 | $9,673 |
| 2015 | $6,890 | $14,000 | $9,428 |
| 2016 | $6,890 | $14,000 | $6,131 |
| 2017 | $7,090 | $14,480 | $5,687 |
| 2018 | $7,290 | $14,960 | $6,217 |
| 2019 | $7,490 | $15,440 | $5,118 |
| 2020 | $7,490 | $15,440 | $5,872 |
| 2021 | $7,490 | $15,440 | $5,581 |
| 2022 | $7,490 | $15,440 | $6,007 |
| 2023 | $7,490 | $15,440 | $5,115 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Campus acceptance rate from College Scorecard admissions data.
Test Scores
Average 1040 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
College of Staten Island CUNY reported total enrollment of about 9,657 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (40.1%), Hispanic or Latino (27.9%), and Asian (13.5%). About 49.59% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
78.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at College of Staten Island CUNY in 2024 is 9,657 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 12,297 students. Graduate enrollment is about 982 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.7%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
27.50% 100% Completion Time
33.93% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.50% of students graduating from College of Staten Island CUNY completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 31% male / 69% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 61% male / 39% female
- Psychology, General: 20% male / 80% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
College of Staten Island CUNY graduates earn a median of $53,501 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of College of Staten Island CUNY.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $53,501. Median federal loan debt: $14,350. Average net price used in cost models: $5,579.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway College of Staten Island CUNY graduates report median earnings of $53,501 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for College of Staten Island CUNY.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (64 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at College of Staten Island CUNY.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for College of Staten Island CUNY graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for College of Staten Island CUNY—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$17M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- New York median 0.45× the median ($38.1M)
- Mid East median 0.40× the median ($42.6M)
- U.S. median 0.64× the median ($26.4M)
- New York median 0.13× the median ($15,424)
- Mid East median 0.12× the median ($16,427)
- U.S. median 0.16× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 32.4%
- New York median 21.4 pp below median (53.8%)
- Mid East median 24.5 pp below median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 25.6 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $12,665
- New York median 1.6× the median ($8,068)
- Mid East median 1.6× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 1.7× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,329
- New York median 1.2× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 1.5× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 1.8× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
College of Staten Island CUNY at a glance
College of Staten Island CUNY
College of Staten Island CUNY is a public institution in Staten Island, NY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesBusiness/Commerce, GeneralPsychology, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian40.1%Hispanic or Latino27.9%Asian13.5%
Schools near College of Staten Island CUNY
Other campuses in Staten Island, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College of Staten Island CUNY located?
College of Staten Island CUNY is located in Staten Island, NY.
What is College of Staten Island CUNY's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at College of Staten Island CUNY is 92.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What is College of Staten Island CUNY's tuition?
College of Staten Island CUNY tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $7,490 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $5,579 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does College of Staten Island CUNY cost?
Reported tuition is $7,490 and average net price is $5,579 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $21,155 annually.
Why is College of Staten Island CUNY's net price so much lower than tuition?
At College of Staten Island CUNY, published tuition is $7,490 while average net price is $5,579—about 26% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains College of Staten Island CUNY's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($5,579), completion (33.9% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($53,501). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at College of Staten Island CUNY?
College of Staten Island CUNY reports undergraduate enrollment of about 12,297 students, White (40.1%), Hispanic or Latino (27.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend College of Staten Island CUNY?
About 46.7% of students at College of Staten Island CUNY are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for College of Staten Island CUNY?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, College of Staten Island CUNY reports midpoint SAT about 1040.
What do graduates of College of Staten Island CUNY earn?
Median earnings are $36,931 six years after entry and $53,501 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at College of Staten Island CUNY?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do College of Staten Island CUNY students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,350.
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
- Related geography & profiles
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.