CUNY York College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
CUNY York College is a public research university in Jamaica, New York, serving roughly 4,345 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 64.10% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,945 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,358
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,456 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 64.10% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,345 74.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 32.25%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 49.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 15.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 35.6%
- Average SAT Score: 880
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,780
- Applicants (IPEDS): 14,236
- Room & Board: $22,260 annual estimate
CUNY York College: what the data shows
Common questions about CUNY York College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is CUNY York College?
CUNY York College is located in Jamaica, NY (ZIP 11451).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is CUNY York College public or private?
CUNY York College is a Public institution.
How much does CUNY York College cost?
Published tuition: $7,358 in-state, $15,308 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,456.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,861 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,161 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,426 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,383 |
| $110,001+ | $12,520 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $29,432.
How hard is it to get into CUNY York College?
Admission rate: 64.10%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 880.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is CUNY York College?
Total enrollment: 4,345 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,780 students.
Graduate enrollment: 257 students.
About 74% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY York College?
150%-time completion rate: 32.25%.
First-year retention: 57.4%.
What do graduates of CUNY York College earn?
Median earnings: $46,148 six years after entry; $56,945 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
40.08% of students receive Pell grants.
What is CUNY York College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Health Professions and Related Programs (213 completions)
- Psychology, General (96 completions)
- Social Work (68 completions)
- Accounting (63 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (55 completions)
- Sociology, General (40 completions)
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations (39 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (37 completions)
- Computer Science (36 completions)
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist (36 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is CUNY York College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 64.10%; completion rate 32.25%; median earnings $56,945 at 10 years; net price $4,456. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,358
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at CUNY York College was $7,358.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,456
2024 Value
In 2024 CUNY York College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,456.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,824 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,456 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$29,432 4-Year In-State Tuition
$61,232 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,260 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,118 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$124,472 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for CUNY York College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.08% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.23% 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 York 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 York 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 | $6,096 | $12,606 | $5,380 |
| 2014 | $6,396 | $13,206 | $5,630 |
| 2015 | $6,748 | $13,858 | $5,742 |
| 2016 | $6,748 | $13,858 | $4,774 |
| 2017 | $6,958 | $14,348 | $3,820 |
| 2018 | $7,158 | $14,828 | $4,434 |
| 2019 | $7,358 | $15,308 | $3,433 |
| 2020 | $7,358 | $15,308 | $3,985 |
| 2021 | $7,358 | $15,308 | $3,239 |
| 2022 | $7,358 | $15,308 | $5,568 |
| 2023 | $7,358 | $15,308 | $4,734 |
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
64.10% Acceptance Rate
14,236 Total Applicants
8,459 Students Admitted
684 First-Time Students Enrolled
8.09% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 880
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 York College reported total enrollment of about 4,345 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (39.5%), Hispanic or Latino (25.6%), and Asian (20.8%). About 40.08% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
74.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at CUNY York College in 2024 is 4,345 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,780 students. Graduate enrollment is about 257 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
57.4%
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 Black or African American at 39.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
14.91% 100% Completion Time
32.25% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 14.91% of students graduating from CUNY York College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 12% male / 88% female
- Psychology, General: 12% male / 88% female
- Social Work: 16% male / 84% 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: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for CUNY York College.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$56,945 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
19.32% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
3094.85% Return on Investment
1.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for CUNY York College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 44 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Health Professions and Related Programs: 213 completions
2. Psychology, General: 96 completions
3. Social Work: 68 completions
4. Accounting: 63 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 55 completions
6. Sociology, General: 40 completions
7. Aviation/Airway Management and Operations: 39 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 37 completions
9. Computer Science: 36 completions
Most popular programs at CUNY York College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for CUNY York College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for CUNY York College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 35.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,822
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $16,732
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 York College is a public institution located in Jamaica, NY, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Health Professions and Related Programs, Psychology, General, Social Work. Enrollment is approximately 4,345 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (39.5%), Hispanic or Latino (25.6%), Asian (20.8%). The admission rate is 64.10%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 880. The 150%-time completion rate is 32.25%. Approximately 40.08% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Jamaica, NY 11451
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 32.25% graduation rate at CUNY York College 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 York College located?
CUNY York College is located in Jamaica, NY.
What is CUNY York College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at CUNY York College is 64.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 14,236 applicants and 8,459 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does CUNY York College cost?
Reported tuition is $7,358 and average net price is $4,456 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 York College?
CUNY York College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,780 students, Black or African American (39.5%), Hispanic or Latino (25.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend CUNY York College?
About 49.6% of students at CUNY York College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for CUNY York College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, CUNY York College reports midpoint SAT about 880.
What do graduates of CUNY York College earn?
Median earnings are $46,148 six years after entry and $56,945 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY York College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 32.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do CUNY York College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
Is CUNY York College public or private?
CUNY York College is a public institution located in Jamaica, NY.
Is CUNY York College an HBCU?
No. CUNY York College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is CUNY York College a tribal college?
No. CUNY York 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
- Related geography & profiles
- New York college costs
- New York colleges by ROI
- Jamaica, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New York
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.