CUNY City College
Public university · New York, NY · 12,505 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
60%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1070–1430
ACT (middle 50%)
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Average net price
$1,557
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$12,926
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
50%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into CUNY City College?
CUNY City College accepts about 60 of every 100 applicants (60%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1070 and 1430 on the SAT. A score at or above 1430 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1070, your scores are below most.
The latest federal data says CUNY City College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on CUNY City College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does CUNY City College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $12,926 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $1,557 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $7,340 for NY residents and $15,290 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$7,340
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$15,290
- Room & board$19,552
- Total cost of attendance$12,926
- Average net price after grants$1,557
Popular majors
Psychology, Social Sciences, Engineering, Biology, Visual & Performing Arts.
CUNY City College FAQ
- What is CUNY City College's acceptance rate?
- 60% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for CUNY City College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1070–1430. Aim for 1430 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- Is CUNY City College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says CUNY City College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on CUNY City College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does CUNY City College cost?
- About $12,926 a year before aid; $1,557 on average after grants.
- What is CUNY City College's FAFSA school code?
- 002688. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so CUNY City College receives your information.
- What is CUNY City College's graduation rate?
- 50% of students finish within six years.
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