Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002688
- Phone: (718) 982-2000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
46.49%FINANCIAL AID RATE
87%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,533Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
CUNY City College
2800 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY
CUNY City College is a public school that has a fair number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in New York, New York, in a predominantly urban area. City has a yearly student enrollment of nearly 15,000.
Students can select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Psychology
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Communications And Journalism
- English Language And Literature
- Visual And Performing Arts
To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Most students at City scored in a range of 940 to 1190 on the SAT exam. Competition runs high for admissions, given that only 30% of students who applied are admitted to the school.
The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $6,000 and out-of-state residents pay $13,000 per year. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $11,000 per year. Some students at CUNY City College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Athletic programs are available at City through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Fencing (NCAA Division III)
Students may take a look at the school's www.cuny.edu to see additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates CUNY City College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at CUNY City College is around 16,000 students. The student body is made up of 82% undergraduate students and 11% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $4,700. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $65 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $6,900-$8,300
- Out-of-State: $15,000-$17,860
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $310-$370 per unit
- Out-of-State: $620-$740 per unit
- May offer prepaid tuition rates, allowing tuition to be purchased at current rates for future enrollment.
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 87% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 84% | $9,739 |
Receiving Student Loans | 8% | $7,164 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, CUNY City College may provide student services like:- Distance learning
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care for children
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 2004)
Intercollegiate Athletics
CUNY City College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (City University of New York Ath Conf)
- Basketball (City University of New York Ath Conf)
- Fencing
- Soccer
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by CUNY City College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Architecture (B, M)
- Urban Planning (M)
- Landscape Architect (M)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
- Biomedical Science (B)
- Biochemistry (B, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Multimedia (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, M)
- Information Science (M)
Education
- ESL (C, M)
- Elementary Education (B, M)
- Early Childhood Education (B, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C, M)
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist (M)
- Science Teacher (M)
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (B, D, M)
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
- Creative Writing (M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Physician Assistant (B, M)
- Mental Health Counseling (M)
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Sciences
- Economics (B, M)
- Political Science (B)
- International Relations (B, M)
- Sociology (B, M)
- Anthropology (B)
- Urban Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Cinematography And Film (B)
- Music (B)
- Art History (M)
- Digital Arts (M)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to CUNY City College.
- CUNY Hunter College in Bronx, NY (4 miles away)
- CUNY Lehman College in Long Island City, NY (5 miles away)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College in Hyde Park, NY (6 miles away)
- CUNY Queens College in Brooklyn, NY (9 miles away)
- CUNY York College in Long Island City, NY (12 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Compare all colleges & universities in New York
- Browse our list of public colleges in New York
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002688
- Phone: (718) 982-2000
- School Homepage