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CUNY New York City College of Technology

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 82%
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 21%

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

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that NYCCT is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

CUNY New York City College of Technology 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at NYCCT is reported to be 21%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at NYCCT is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at NYCCT do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,320

Cost of attendance at CUNY New York City College of Technology 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

$15,270

Cost of attendance at CUNY New York City College of Technology 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, 85 of freshman students at CUNY New York City College of Technology received on average $8,417 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.

$8,417
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,651 63% $5,013 $8,276,011
Other Federal Grant 2,023 77% $4,955 $10,024,419
State Grant/Scholarships 1,831 70% $3,429 $6,278,105
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,679 64% $1,449 $2,432,944
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,226 85% $8,417 $18,735,468

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of CUNY New York City College of Technology 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 New York City College of Technology students is 20.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 18.4%.

20.6%

  • asian 29.1% 223 students
  • African American 14.6% 129 students
  • white 25.9% 64 students
  • hispanic 18.6% 220 students
  • International Students 23.9% 32 students
  • Mixed Race 10.3% 4 students

Sport Conferences

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

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

CUNY New York City College of Technology provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

CUNY New York City College of Technology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • 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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