CUNY City College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	589
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	64%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	57%

Located in New York, New York, CUNY City College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

CUNY City College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, CUNY City College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

CUNY City College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

64.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,340

Cost of attendance at CUNY City College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,290

Cost of attendance at CUNY City College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at CUNY City College received on average $9,267 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,267

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,315	66%	$5,609	$7,375,807
Other Federal Grant	1,890	95%	$4,679	$8,842,848
State Grant/Scholarships	1,672	84%	$4,062	$6,792,007
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,414	71%	$1,585	$2,240,914
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,929	97%	$9,267	$17,875,769

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of CUNY City College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of CUNY City College students is 57.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.2%.

57.4%

asian 58.6% 361 students
African American 56.7% 101 students
white 61.9% 172 students
hispanic 53.7% 230 students
International Students 55.6% 40 students
Mixed Race 51.5% 17 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball City University of New York Athletic Conference
Basketball City University of New York Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country City University of New York Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

CUNY City College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

CUNY City College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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