CUNY City College
New York, NY · Public · 12,505 undergrads (medium, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $1,251 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $2,990 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $6,811 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $9,982 |
| Over $110,000 | $12,806 |
| All incomes (average) | $3,776 |
Sticker tuition: $7,340 in-state, $15,290 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Average SAT
- 1260
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 61%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 57%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $66,039
- Median debt at graduation
- $11,990
- International undergrads
- 549 (4.4%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Psychology21%
Social Sciences15%
Engineering10%
Biology & Life Sciences10%
Visual & Performing Arts9%
Communications & Media5%
Computer Science5%
Education5%
Business5%
English & Literature3%
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