CUNY Graduate School and University Center Acceptance
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a public research university in New York, New York, serving roughly 3,254 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 68.49% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $65,991 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,235
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 68.49% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,254 33.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 44.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 33.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,797
- Applicants (IPEDS): 158
- Room & Board: $22,260 annual estimate
CUNY Graduate School and University Center: what the data shows
Common questions about CUNY Graduate School and University Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is CUNY Graduate School and University Center?
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is located in New York, NY (ZIP 10016).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is CUNY Graduate School and University Center public or private?
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a Public institution.
How much does CUNY Graduate School and University Center cost?
Published tuition: $7,235 in-state, $15,185 out-of-state.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $28,940.
How hard is it to get into CUNY Graduate School and University Center?
Admission rate: 68.49%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is CUNY Graduate School and University Center?
Total enrollment: 3,254 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,797 students.
Graduate enrollment: 6,050 students.
About 33% enroll full-time in our extract.
What do graduates of CUNY Graduate School and University Center earn?
Median earnings: $68,616 six years after entry; $65,991 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,584.
38.46% of students receive Pell grants.
What is CUNY Graduate School and University Center known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Public Health, General (260 completions)
- Psychology, General (187 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (138 completions)
- Information Science/Studies (111 completions)
- Health Services Administration (101 completions)
- 00.5021 (97 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (97 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (85 completions)
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia (84 completions)
- Teacher Assistant/Aide (62 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is CUNY Graduate School and University Center a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 68.49%; median earnings $65,991 at 10 years. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,235
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at CUNY Graduate School and University Center was $7,235.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 CUNY Graduate School and University Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,940 4-Year In-State Tuition
$60,740 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,260 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$30,995 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$123,980 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for CUNY Graduate School and University Center.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
14.24% 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 Graduate School and University Center 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 Graduate School and University Center in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2014–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $6,460 | $13,270 | — |
| 2021 | $7,410 | $15,360 | — |
| 2022 | $7,410 | $15,360 | — |
| 2023 | $7,410 | $15,360 | — |
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
68.49% Acceptance Rate
158 Total Applicants
61 Students Admitted
16 First-Time Students Enrolled
26.23% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center reported total enrollment of about 3,254 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 27% male and 73% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (33.6%), Black or African American (29.2%), and White (18.3%). About 38.46% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
33.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at CUNY Graduate School and University Center in 2024 is 3,254 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,797 students. Graduate enrollment is about 6,050 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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 33.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from CUNY Graduate School and University Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Public Health, General: 28% male / 72% female
- Psychology, General: 25% male / 75% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for CUNY Graduate School and University Center.
Return on Investment
$12,584 Median Student Debt
$65,991 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
19.07% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for CUNY Graduate School and University Center.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 89 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Public Health, General: 260 completions
2. Psychology, General: 187 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 138 completions
4. Information Science/Studies: 111 completions
5. Health Services Administration: 101 completions
6. 00.5021: 97 completions
7. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 97 completions
8. Business/Commerce, General: 85 completions
9. Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia: 84 completions
Most popular programs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for CUNY Graduate School and University Center graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for CUNY Graduate School and University Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 33.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $13,869
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $43,575
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 Graduate School and University Center is a public institution located in New York, NY, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Public Health, General, Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 3,254 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (33.6%), Black or African American (29.2%), White (18.3%). The admission rate is 68.49%. Approximately 38.46% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
New York, NY 10016
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 89 distinct degree programs, CUNY Graduate School and University Center 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 Graduate School and University Center located?
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is located in New York, NY.
What is CUNY Graduate School and University Center's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at CUNY Graduate School and University Center is 68.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 158 applicants and 61 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does CUNY Graduate School and University Center cost?
Reported tuition is $7,235 and average net price is N/A 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 Graduate School and University Center?
CUNY Graduate School and University Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,797 students, Hispanic or Latino (33.6%), Black or African American (29.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend CUNY Graduate School and University Center?
About 44.0% of students at CUNY Graduate School and University Center are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of CUNY Graduate School and University Center earn?
Median earnings are $68,616 six years after entry and $65,991 ten years after entry.
How much debt do CUNY Graduate School and University Center students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,584.
Is CUNY Graduate School and University Center public or private?
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a public institution located in New York, NY.
Is CUNY Graduate School and University Center an HBCU?
No. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is CUNY Graduate School and University Center a tribal college?
No. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is CUNY Graduate School and University Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—CUNY Graduate School and University Center reports 33.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is CUNY Graduate School and University Center religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for CUNY Graduate School and University Center in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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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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.