School Overview
The City College of New York (officially the City College of the City University of New York also called CCNY or City College) is a four-year college that operates as part of the City University of New York (CUNY), the largest urban university system in the United States. Of CUNY’s 23 member institutions, City College of New York (founded in 1847) is the oldest.
City College is located on a 35-acre campus, situated in downtown Manhattan, bordered by 130th and 141st streets. While the campus isn’t that big when compared with other four-year colleges, it’s quite large when you consider the real estate it takes up in downtown Manhattan, one of the most expensive real estate markets in the world. City College’s campus is home to several academic and administrative buildings, many historic and many on the list of national landmarks.
One of the college’s claim to fame is that this was the first free, public college in the United States.
General Information
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Admission Office 160 Convent Avenue Administration Building Room 101 New York, NY 10031 (212) 650-6977 Fax: (212) 650-6417 [email protected] Contact: Joseph Fatozzi Director of Admissions |
Main Address 160 Convent Avenue New York, NY 10031 (212) 650-7000 www.ccny.cuny.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 12,066 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,775 Degree-seeking undergrads: 11,494 Graduate enrollment: 3,336 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $65 Online application fee: $65 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 45% |
College Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs Architecture B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Business – General B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Biomedical Engineering B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Comparative Literature B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Physician Assistance B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Global Studies B Philosophy & Religion Jewish/Judaic Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
CUNY City College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (212) 650-7000 |
| Website: | www.ccny.cuny.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.ccny.cuny.edu/admissions/applications |
| Address: | 160 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 15,816 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 50% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 15,624 (99% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $7,340 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $15,290 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 87% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $10,059 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
CUNY City College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at CUNY City College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 2 | 4 | |||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 4 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Education | 32 | 19 | 26 | ||
| Engineering | 4 | 7 | 9 | 5 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 3 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 | 2 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 4 | 4 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 3 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 5 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 7 | 4 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9 | 9 | |||
| Grand total | 41 | 84 | 81 | 10 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at CUNY City College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $7,340 |
| Out-of-state | $15,290 |
| Books and supplies | $1,364 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $11,402 |
| Out-of-state | $20,832 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,561 | 87% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,511 | 84% | $10,059 |
| Student loan aid | 118 | 7% | $6,638 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 8,907 | 68% | $8,609 |
| Federal student loans | 1,490 | 11% | $5,917 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for CUNY City College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled CUNY City College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 30,013 | 14,316 | 15,697 | Percent admitted | 100% | 37% | 55% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 7% | 7% | 7% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
CUNY City College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 15,816 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 13,030 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,786 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
CUNY City College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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