CUNY City College: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores
CUNY City College admits about 60% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1070–1430 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 21–32 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.
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CUNY City College At a Glance
| Location | New York, New York |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduate Enrollment | 12,505 |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
| SAT Range (Reading & Writing) | 540-700 |
| SAT Range (Math) | 530-730 |
| SAT Range (Combined, approx.) | 1070-1430 |
| Average SAT (Combined) | 1260 |
| ACT Range | Not reported |
| Average Net Price | $1,557/yr |
| Tuition (In-State) | $7,340/yr |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $15,290/yr |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | 49.6% |
| Full-Time Retention Rate | 79.3% |
| Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry | $69,594 |
| Median Debt at Completion | $11,695 |
How CUNY City College Compares
CUNY City College is more selective than about 73% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.
With about 12,505 students, it is larger than about 34% of the 265 schools in this list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CUNY City College's acceptance rate?
CUNY City College's acceptance rate is about 60%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What SAT score do you need for CUNY City College?
Admitted students at CUNY City College typically report a combined SAT score between 1070 and 1430 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).
Does CUNY City College require the SAT?
Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check CUNY City College's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.
What is the average cost of CUNY City College?
The average net price reported for CUNY City College is $1,557 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.