CUNY City College, NY
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
CUNY City College Rankings
Affordability96
Selectivity40
Retention58
Graduation6
Earnings26
Diversity89
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at CUNY City College
96%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
4%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture2%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences11%
Business, Management, Marketing3%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education4%
Engineering16%
English Language and Literature5%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs1%
History2%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology15%
Social Sciences12%
Visual and Performing Arts10%
Admissions
Getting into CUNY City College
48%
Admission Rate
590
Median SAT Math
565
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–650
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)510–620
200
800
Cost
Cost of Attending CUNY City College
$7K
In-State Tuition
$15K
Out-of-State Tuition
$14K
Average Total Cost
$4K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $2K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $4K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $8K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $11K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $14K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after CUNY City College
13%
Receive Federal Loans
$9K
Median Federal Debt
53%
Repayment Rate
$119
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 68% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 10% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 3% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 2% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $9K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $9K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $11K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $8K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $28K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $18K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $4K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 47% | 48% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 53% | 53% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 57% | 57% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 59% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at CUNY City College
83%
Retention Rate
18%
Transfer Rate
20%
Withdrawal Rate
53%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 16% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 53% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 51% | 61% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 59% | 56% | 53% |
| Black | 54% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 46% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 55% | 50% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after CUNY City College
88%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$17K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $17K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $67K | $64K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at CUNY City College
12,503
Undergraduates
58%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
2,857
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 25% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 15% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 13% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 7% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 62% | 41% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 5% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 4% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
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