School Overview
York College of The City University of New York is a liberal arts college located in the Jamaica, Queens borough in New York City and belongs to the CUNY public university system of schools and colleges. It is also a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, a non-profit organization and philanthropic group dedicated to raising funds to pay the tuition of underprivileged balck students.
Currently, York College has a total annual enrollment of approximately 8,000 students and is one of the larger schools in the CUNY system. The college offers a variety of four-year bachelor degree programs in over 40 fields of study, including Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Health Professions, Business, Education, Computer Science, English, Arts, Psychology, and Social Sciences, among others. To support the ongoing educational needs of its students, the institution offers the York College Library which is home to thousands of literary collections and works, as well as journals, microfiche, and much more.
General Information
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Admission Office 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11451-9989 (718) 262-2165 Fax: (718) 262-2601 [email protected] Contact: Diane Warmsley Director of Admissions/Enrollment |
Main Address 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11451 (718) 262-2000 www.york.cuny.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 7,111 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,057 Degree-seeking undergrads: 6,208 Graduate enrollment: 46 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: Not reported Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 69% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications Technologies Communications Technologies – General B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Health Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Adult Development/Aging B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Gerontology B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work 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 York College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (718) 262-2000 |
| Website: | www.york.cuny.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://cunyyork.askadmissions.net/emtinterestpage.aspx?ip=prospect |
| Address: | 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11451 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 8,337 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 29% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 5,480 (66% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $7,358 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $15,308 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 87% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,067 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
CUNY York College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at CUNY York College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 4 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Education | 10 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | 4 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 9 | 3 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 4 | |||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | ||||
| Grand total | 6 | 56 | 6 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at CUNY York 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 | $7,358 |
| Out-of-state | $15,308 |
| 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 | $11,518 |
| Out-of-state | $20,948 |
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 | 962 | 87% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 931 | 84% | $9,067 |
| Student loan aid | 44 | 4% | $4,479 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,709 | 55% | $7,604 |
| Federal student loans | 642 | 8% | $5,862 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for CUNY York 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 York College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 14,633 | 6,299 | 8,334 | Percent admitted | 100% | 72% | 74% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 8% | 7% | 8% |
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 | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
CUNY York College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 8,337 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 8,116 |
| Graduate enrollment | 221 |
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 York College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's 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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