CUNY City College — College Profile

About

As the historic founding institution of the City University of New York system, The City College of New York (CCNY) is widely recognized as a powerful engine for social mobility, anchored by premier academic divisions like the Grove School of Engineering, the Spitzer School of Architecture, and the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership. Perched in Manhattan’s Hamilton Heights, the campus is distinguished by its landmark neo-Gothic architecture and a storied academic legacy that includes ten Nobel laureates. The student experience is defined by an exceptionally diverse, driven, and civically minded community that takes advantage of robust undergraduate research opportunities and direct career pipelines throughout New York City.

Wikipedia:The City College of the City University of New York is a public research university within the City University of New York (CUNY) system in New York City. Founded in 1847, City College was the first free public institution of higher education in the United States, although in modern times it charges tuition. It is the oldest of CUNY's 26 institutions of higher learning and is considered its flagship institution.

Location

New York, NY, 10031 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

LGA · New York LaGuardia

5 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$14,403

Out-of-state COA

$22,353

Avg net price

$3,776

Room & board

$18,840

In-state tuition

$7,340

Out-of-state tuition

$15,290

Books & supplies

$1,500/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$1,251

$30–48k

$2,990

$48–75k

$6,811

$75–110k

$9,982

$110k+

$12,806

Admissions

Admit rate

60%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1260

Reading 540–700

Math 530–730

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

56%

4-yr on-time completion

29%

1st-yr retention

79%

Transfer-out rate

26%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

61%

Transferred

27%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

10%

Median earnings (6yr)

$46,435

Median earnings (10yr)

$66,039

Median debt

$11,990

Monthly loan payment

$127

Debt range (25th–75th)

$4,058–$18,000

Debt (90th percentile)

$28,250

Student Body

Men 49%Women 51%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

61%

First-generation

46%

Median family income

$20,074

Independent students

27%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

22.0

Part-time students

17%

Race & ethnicity

White

12%

Hispanic

41%

Black

16%

Asian

24%

Two or more

Non-resident

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$46,435

10 years after entry

$66,039

Psychology, General432

Biology, General196

Fine and Studio Arts106

Computer Science105

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities104

Mechanical Engineering100

Economics99

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods85

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering83

Business Administration, Management and Operations83

Communication and Media Studies69

English Language and Literature, General69

Political Science and Government68

Architectural Sciences and Technology52

Sociology50

International Relations and National Security Studies49

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Institutional

Endowment

$305M

Classification

R2: High Research

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, selective admissions

Full-time faculty

34%

Avg faculty salary

$13,231/mo

Instructional spend/student

$20,521