CUNY City College
New York, New York
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1847Large citySEVP certified
About
The City College of the City University of New York (also known as The City College of New York, or simply City College or CCNY) is a public research university within the City University of New York (CUNY) system in New York City. Founded in 1847, City College was the first free public institution of higher education in the United States, although in modern times it charges tuition. It is the oldest of CUNY's 26 institutions of higher learning and is considered its flagship institution. The main campus is located in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. City College's 35-acre (14 ha) campus spans Convent Avenue from 130th to 141st Streets. It was built by architects George B. Post and William Stone Post.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$15,290
- Estimated total for international students
- US$20,876
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$7,340
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$12,926
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 12,505
- Graduate students
- 2,562
- International undergraduates
- 5%
- Students per teacher
- 15 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 60%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 540–700 · Maths 530–730
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$69,594
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (154)
Bachelor's degrees64 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArea StudiesAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceDanceDigital Humanities and Textual StudiesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLandscape ArchitectureLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNon-Professional Legal StudiesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasUrban Studies/Affairs
Master's degrees58 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArea StudiesBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemical EngineeringChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputational ScienceComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementDanceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEngineering, OtherEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryInformation Science/StudiesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLandscape ArchitectureLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedieval and Renaissance StudiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicPhysicsPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageVisual and Performing Arts, General
Doctoral degrees10 subjects
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMechanical EngineeringPhysics
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects
Architectural Sciences and TechnologyMedicine
Undergraduate certificates4 subjects
Health/Medical Preparatory ProgramsInternational/Globalization StudiesPublishingRhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Post-baccalaureate certificates2 subjects
Special Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Graduate certificates14 subjects
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer ScienceEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering-Related FieldsMechanical EngineeringSpecial Education and TeachingSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.