CUNY York College
Public university · Jamaica, NY · 4,345 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
64%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
790–960
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$1,956
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$13,293
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
27%
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 York College?
CUNY York College accepts about 64 of every 100 applicants (64%), 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 790 and 960 on the SAT. A score at or above 960 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 790, your scores are below most.
The latest federal data says CUNY York 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 York College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does CUNY York College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $13,293 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $1,956 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 $7,358 for NY residents and $15,308 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$7,358
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$15,308
- Total cost of attendance$13,293
- Average net price after grants$1,956
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Psychology, Computer Science, Biology.
CUNY York College FAQ
- What is CUNY York College's acceptance rate?
- 64% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for CUNY York College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 790–960. Aim for 960 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- Is CUNY York College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says CUNY York 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 York College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does CUNY York College cost?
- About $13,293 a year before aid; $1,956 on average after grants.
- What is CUNY York College's FAFSA school code?
- 004759. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so CUNY York College receives your information.
- What is CUNY York College's graduation rate?
- 27% of students finish within six years.
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