• Search by:

CUNY City College

160 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031

http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/

Photos:

The Free Academy at Lexington Avenue and 23rd Street in New York City in the 1800s.
The Free Academy at Lexington Avenue and 23rd Street in New York City in the 1800s.
[source]

School Description

Provided by CUNY City College

The City College of New York (CCNY), the first college of The City University of New York (CUNY), is a comprehensive teaching, research, and service institution dedicated to accessibility and excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. Requiring demonstrated potential for admission and a high level of accomplishment for graduation, the College provides a diverse student body with opportunities to achieve academically, creatively, and professionally in the liberal arts and sciences and in professional fields such as engineering, education, architecture, and biomedical education. The College is committed to fostering student-centered education and advancing knowledge through scholarly research. As a public university with public purposes, it also seeks to contribute to the cultural, social, and economic life of New York.

“Open the doors to all. Let the children of the rich and the poor take their seats together and know of no distinction save that of industry, good conduct, and intellect.”
Townsend Harris, Founder, 1847

Since its founding, The City College of New York has provided a world-class higher education to an increasingly diverse student body--serving as one of the single most important avenues to upward mobility in the nation. Access to excellence remains the vision of the College today.

The College strives for excellence in its wide-ranging undergraduate and masters programs (including programs in the only public schools of engineering, architecture, and biomedical education in the city) and in its 13 on-site CUNY doctoral programs - all of which are designed to prepare students for successful careers as well as for continuing graduate and post-graduate education. The College’s commitment to excellence is further exemplified by its emphasis on scholarly research and the integration of this research with teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

City College’s commitment to access is two-fold. It strives to offer an affordable education and to recruit and support a diverse student population, reflective of both New York City and the global society in which we live. This commitment to access stems not only from a belief that every student prepared for a rigorous college education deserves access to and support for it, but also that excellence itself requires the broad inclusion of, in the words of Townsend Harris, “the children of the whole people.”

Finally, the College will strive always to use its most valuable resources - a talented and dedicated faculty and staff and an inclusive and ambitious student body - to take a leadership role in the immediate community and across the nation.

< Collapse

CUNY City College

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

The City College of The City University of New York (known more commonly as the City College of New York or simply City College, CCNY, or colloquially as City) is a senior college of the City University of New York, in New York City. It is also the oldest of the City University's twenty-three institutions of higher learning. City College's thirty-five acre Manhattan campus along Convent Avenue from 130th Street to 141st Street is on a hill overlooking Harlem; its neo-Gothic campus was mostly designed by George Browne Post, and many of its buildings are landmarks.

CCNY was the first free public institution of higher education in the United States and also for many years has been considered the flagship campus of the CUNY public university system.

History

Early history - 19th Century

The City College of New York was originally founded as the Free Academy of the City of New York in 1847 by wealthy businessman and president of the Board of Education Townsend Harris. A combination prep school and college, it would provide children of immigrants and the poor access to free higher education based on academic merit alone.

The Free Academy was the first of what would become a system of municipally-supported colleges. Hunter College, the second, was founded as a women's institution in 1870. Brooklyn College, the third, was established as a coeducational institution in 1930.

In 1847, New York State Governor John Young had given permission to the Board of Education to found The Free Academy, which was ratified in a statewide referendum. Founder Townsend Harris proclaimed, "Open the doors to all… Let the children of the rich and the poor take their seats together and know of no distinction save that of industry, good conduct and intellect."

Dr. Horace Webster, a West Point graduate, was the first president of The Free Academy. On the occasion of The Free Academy's formal opening, January 21, 1849, Webster said:

< Collapse

Read the full entry on Wikipedia

Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Beavers
Nickname:
CCNY

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
8,853
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
96%
Athletic Programs:
Available
> More Students & Campus Life

Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 8,919
Students Receiving Aid:
71%
> More Expenses & Financial Aid

Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
> More Admissions

Degree Programs at CUNY City College

Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

    See more schools with programs in Arts & Humanities
    • Architecture See more schools with programs in Architecture
      • Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
        These four, six, or eight year programs allow individuals to practice architecture and conduct research in architecture. Topics covered include architectural design, history, and theory; building structures and environmental systems; project and site planning; construction; professional responsibilities and standards; and related cultural, social, economic, and environmental issues.
        See more schools with programs in Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
      • Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
        A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of landscape architecture and research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in geology and hydrology; soils, groundcovers, and horticultural elements; project and site planning; landscape design, history, and theory; environmental design; applicable law and regulations; and professional responsibilities and standards.
        See more schools with programs in Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
    • English Language and Literature See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
      • English Language and Literature
        A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
        See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
    • Film and Theater See more schools with programs in Film and Theater
      • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
        A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions.
        See more schools with programs in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
    • Foreign Languages See more schools with programs in Foreign Languages
      • Comparative Literature
        A program that focuses on two or more literary traditions in the original languages or in translation. Includes instruction in comparative linguistics; applicable foreign languages; English/French language and literature; literary criticism; and applications to genre, period, national, and textual studies as well as literary forms such as poetry, prose, and drama.
        See more schools with programs in Comparative Literature
      • Foreign Languages and Literatures
        A general program that focuses on one or more modern foreign languages that is not specific as to the name of the language(s) studied; that is otherwise undifferentiated; or that introduces students to language studies at the basic/elementary level.
        See more schools with programs in Foreign Languages and Literatures
    • General Studies See more schools with programs in General Studies
      • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
        A program that focuses on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects as distinguished from the social and physical sciences, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, music, philosophy and religion.
        See more schools with programs in Humanities/Humanistic Studies
      • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
        A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.
        See more schools with programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
    • History See more schools with programs in History
      • History
        A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
        See more schools with programs in History
    • Music See more schools with programs in Music
      • General Music
        A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.
        See more schools with programs in General Music
      • Music Performance
        A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.
        See more schools with programs in Music Performance
    • Philosophy See more schools with programs in Philosophy
      • General Philosophy
        A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines.
        See more schools with programs in General Philosophy
    • Visual Arts See more schools with programs in Visual Arts

  • Business

    See more schools with programs in Business
    • General Business See more schools with programs in General Business
      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
        See more schools with programs in Business Administration and Management

  • Communication & Media

    See more schools with programs in Communication & Media
    • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
      A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.
      See more schools with programs in Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
    • Radio & Television Technician
      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of radio and television programs, and related operations, under the supervision of broadcast and studio managers, directors, editors, and producers. Includes instruction in sound, lighting, and camera operation and maintenance; power and feed control; studio operations; production preparation; broadcast engineering; related computer applications; and specialized applications such as news, entertainment, live talk, sports, commercials, and taping.
      See more schools with programs in Radio & Television Technician

  • Education

    See more schools with programs in Education
    • Special Needs Education See more schools with programs in Special Needs Education
      • Special Education and Teaching
        A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies.
        See more schools with programs in Special Education and Teaching
    • Teacher Training See more schools with programs in Teacher Training
      • Elementary Education and Teaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.
        See more schools with programs in Elementary Education and Teaching
      • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in formal settings prior to beginning regular elementary school, usually ranging in age from three to six years (or grade one), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.
        See more schools with programs in Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
      • Music Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.
        See more schools with programs in Music Teacher Education
      • Other Education
        See more schools with programs in Other Education

  • Engineering

    See more schools with programs in Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
      Chemical Engineering applies the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics.
      See more schools with programs in Chemical Engineering
    • Electrical, Electronics and Communi­cations Engineering
      A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.
      See more schools with programs in Electrical, Electronics and Communi­cations Engineering
    • General Civil Engineering
      A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures.
      See more schools with programs in General Civil Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
      A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.
      See more schools with programs in Mechanical Engineering
    • Other Engineering
      See more schools with programs in Other Engineering

  • Health & Medical Services

    See more schools with programs in Health & Medical Services
    • Diagnostic & Treatment Technician See more schools with programs in Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
      • Physician Assistant
        A program that prepares individuals to practice medicine, including diagnoses and treatment therapies, under the supervision of a physician. Includes instruction in the basic medical and clinical sciences and specialized preparation in fields such as family medicine; pediatrics; obstetrics; gynecology; general surgery; psychiatry; behavioral medicine; the delivery of health care services to homebound patients, rural populations, underserved populations; and community health services.
        See more schools with programs in Physician Assistant

  • Life Science

    See more schools with programs in Life Science
    • Biology See more schools with programs in Biology
      • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
        See more schools with programs in Biological and Biomedical Sciences
      • Biology/Biological Sciences
        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
        See more schools with programs in Biology/Biological Sciences

  • Mathematics and Statistics

    See more schools with programs in Mathematics and Statistics
    • General Applied Mathematics
      A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as engineering and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in natural phenomena modeling continuum mechanics, reaction-diffusion, wave propagation, dynamic systems, numerical analysis, controlled theory, asymptotic methods, variation, optimization theory, inverse problems, and applications to specific scientific and industrial topics.
      See more schools with programs in General Applied Mathematics
    • General Mathematics
      A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.
      See more schools with programs in General Mathematics

  • Natural Sciences

    See more schools with programs in Natural Sciences
    • Chemistry See more schools with programs in Chemistry
      • General Chemistry
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.
        See more schools with programs in General Chemistry
    • Geology See more schools with programs in Geology
      • Geology/Earth Science
        A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems.
        See more schools with programs in Geology/Earth Science
    • Physics See more schools with programs in Physics
      • General Physics
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods.
        See more schools with programs in General Physics

  • Social Sciences

    See more schools with programs in Social Sciences
    • Anthropology See more schools with programs in Anthropology
      • General Anthropology
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology and prehistoric archeology, hominid evolution, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, and applications to areas such as medicine, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs.
        See more schools with programs in General Anthropology
    • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies See more schools with programs in Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
    • Economics See more schools with programs in Economics
      • General Economics
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.
        See more schools with programs in General Economics
    • International Relations and Affairs See more schools with programs in International Relations and Affairs
      • General Political Science and Government
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes.
        See more schools with programs in General Political Science and Government
      • International Relations and Affairs
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national security and strategic studies, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy.
        See more schools with programs in International Relations and Affairs
    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
        See more schools with programs in General Psychology
    • Sociology See more schools with programs in Sociology
      • Sociology
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.
        See more schools with programs in Sociology

  • Technology

    See more schools with programs in Technology
    • Software Development See more schools with programs in Software Development
      • Computer and Information Sciences
        A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.
        See more schools with programs in Computer and Information Sciences

Master's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

    See more schools with programs in Arts & Humanities
    • Architecture See more schools with programs in Architecture
      • Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
        These four, six, or eight year programs allow individuals to practice architecture and conduct research in architecture. Topics covered include architectural design, history, and theory; building structures and environmental systems; project and site planning; construction; professional responsibilities and standards; and related cultural, social, economic, and environmental issues.
        See more schools with programs in Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
    • English Language and Literature See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
      • Creative Writing
        A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts.
        See more schools with programs in Creative Writing
      • English Language and Literature
        A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
        See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
    • Foreign Languages See more schools with programs in Foreign Languages
      • Linguistics
        A program that focuses on language, language development, and relationships among languages and language groups from a humanistic and/or scientific perspective. Includes instruction in subjects such as psycholinguistics, behavioral linguistics, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, mathematical and computational linguistics, grammatical theory and theoretical linguistics, philosophical linguistics, philology and historical linguistics, comparative linguistics, phonetics, phonemics, dialectology, semantics, functional grammar and linguistics, language typology, lexicography, morphology and syntax, orthography, stylistics, structuralism, rhetoric, and applications to artificial intelligence.
        See more schools with programs in Linguistics
      • Spanish Language and Literature
        A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.
        See more schools with programs in Spanish Language and Literature
    • History See more schools with programs in History
      • History
        A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
        See more schools with programs in History
    • Music See more schools with programs in Music
      • General Music
        A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.
        See more schools with programs in General Music
    • Visual and Performing Arts See more schools with programs in Visual and Performing Arts
    • Visual Arts See more schools with programs in Visual Arts

  • Education

    See more schools with programs in Education
    • Education Administration See more schools with programs in Education Administration
      • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
        A program that prepares individuals to supervise instructional and support personnel at the school building, facility or staff level. Includes instruction in the principles of staffing and organization, the supervision of learning activities, personnel relations, administrative duties related to departmental or unit management, and specific applications to various educational settings and curricula.
        See more schools with programs in Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
    • Special Needs Education See more schools with programs in Special Needs Education
      • Special Education and Teaching
        A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies.
        See more schools with programs in Special Education and Teaching
    • Teacher Training See more schools with programs in Teacher Training
      • Art Teacher Education
        Art Teach Education programs prepare individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.
        See more schools with programs in Art Teacher Education
      • Driver and Safety Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach driver and safety education programs at various educational levels.
        See more schools with programs in Driver and Safety Teacher Education
      • Elementary Education and Teaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.
        See more schools with programs in Elementary Education and Teaching
      • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.
        See more schools with programs in English/Language Arts Teacher Education
      • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation.
        See more schools with programs in Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
      • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in formal settings prior to beginning regular elementary school, usually ranging in age from three to six years (or grade one), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.
        See more schools with programs in Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
      • Mathematics Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.
        See more schools with programs in Mathematics Teacher Education
      • Other Education
        See more schools with programs in Other Education
      • Reading Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels.
        See more schools with programs in Reading Teacher Education
      • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels.
        See more schools with programs in Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
      • Social Studies Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach general social studies programs at various educational levels.
        See more schools with programs in Social Studies Teacher Education
      • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
        A program that focuses on the principles and practice of teaching English to students who are not proficient in English or who do not speak, read or write English, and that may prepare individuals to function as teachers and administrators in such programs.
        See more schools with programs in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

  • Engineering

    See more schools with programs in Engineering
    • Biomedical/Medical Engineering
      Learn to apply the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design and development of biological and health systems. Biomedical Engineers develop biological systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems.
      See more schools with programs in Biomedical/Medical Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
      Chemical Engineering applies the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer systems, and separation processes; and the applied analysis of chemical problems such as corrosion, particle abrasion, energy loss, pollution, and fluid mechanics.
      See more schools with programs in Chemical Engineering
    • Electrical, Electronics and Communi­cations Engineering
      A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.
      See more schools with programs in Electrical, Electronics and Communi­cations Engineering
    • General Civil Engineering
      A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures.
      See more schools with programs in General Civil Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
      A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.
      See more schools with programs in Mechanical Engineering

  • Life Science

    See more schools with programs in Life Science
    • Biology See more schools with programs in Biology
      • Biochemistry
        Study the chemistry of living systems in these four, six, or eight year programs. Students of biochemistry learn the intricacies of the chemistry of living systems and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems. This program includes instruction in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation.
        See more schools with programs in Biochemistry
      • Biology/Biological Sciences
        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
        See more schools with programs in Biology/Biological Sciences

  • Mathematics and Statistics

    See more schools with programs in Mathematics and Statistics
    • General Mathematics
      A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.
      See more schools with programs in General Mathematics

  • Natural Sciences

    See more schools with programs in Natural Sciences
    • Chemistry See more schools with programs in Chemistry
      • General Chemistry
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.
        See more schools with programs in General Chemistry
    • Geology See more schools with programs in Geology
      • Geology/Earth Science
        A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems.
        See more schools with programs in Geology/Earth Science
    • Physics See more schools with programs in Physics
      • General Physics
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods.
        See more schools with programs in General Physics

  • Social Sciences

    See more schools with programs in Social Sciences
    • Anthropology See more schools with programs in Anthropology
      • General Anthropology
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology and prehistoric archeology, hominid evolution, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, and applications to areas such as medicine, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs.
        See more schools with programs in General Anthropology
    • Economics See more schools with programs in Economics
      • General Economics
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.
        See more schools with programs in General Economics
    • International Relations and Affairs See more schools with programs in International Relations and Affairs
      • International Relations and Affairs
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national security and strategic studies, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy.
        See more schools with programs in International Relations and Affairs
    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
        See more schools with programs in General Psychology
    • Sociology See more schools with programs in Sociology
      • Sociology
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.
        See more schools with programs in Sociology

  • Technology

    See more schools with programs in Technology
    • Software Development See more schools with programs in Software Development
      • Computer and Information Sciences
        A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.
        See more schools with programs in Computer and Information Sciences

Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 96%
Part-Time 4%
Men vs. Women
Men 55%
Women 45%
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic 31%
African-American 29%
Caucasian 24%
Asian 14%
Other 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 93%
Out-of-State 7%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New York 93%
Massachusetts 0%
Percent of Students International: 12%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (City University of New York Ath Conf)
Track (City University of New York Ath Conf)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 4,279 $ 8,919  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 4,000 $ 8,640  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 279 $ 279  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,815 56%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,919 66%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,750 8%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,388 5%  
Any Aid:
   71%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 45% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 97%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 410, Math: 460
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 560, Math: 615

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice

Yahoo
wawa
wawa

Question: how to write a paragraph about city college?

29 months ago
Indiana Frenchman
India...

Best Answer

do you mean NY City College? The City College of The City University of New York (known more commonly as City College of New York or simply City College, CCNY, or colloquially as City) is a senior college of the City University of New York, in New York City. It is also the oldest of City University's twenty three institutions of higher learning [1]. City College's thirty-five acre campus along Convent Avenue from 130st Street to 141st Street [2] is on a hill overlooking Harlem; its neo-Gothic campus was mostly designed by George Browne Post, and many of its buildings are landmarks. CCNY was the first free public institution of higher education in the United States[3] and also for many years has been considered the flagship campus of the CUNY public university system.[4] Much more at web page is this is what you are seeking...
rko3943
rko3943

Question: which is a better college, nyc college of technology or city college of new york?

i plan on majoring in civil engineering. which would be better overall? including campus life and education and graduation rate.
29 months ago
Just!
Just!

Best Answer

Hi, There is not really much of a difference between the two. But City College is considered to be much better than NY Tech. Espeically for your intended major --Civil Engineering--City College is the best. City College is known all over the country for its Engineering. Its the only CUNY Engineering College. Other Engineering colleges in NYC are Columbia (WWOO HOO) and Manhattan. But as to your quesiton, City College is best for Engineering. Besides, NY Tech is Technology college, you should not expect them to have a good Enginerring departments. As far as campus life, both colleges have almost the same type of student body. City College, however, takes precedence over NY Tech in this case too. City is in Upper Manhattan, whereas NY Tech in Downtown Brooklyn. So Students of City college can be consiered more sophisticated than those of NY Teach, since most of them travel 2 hours. They travel to study. Whereas in NY Tech, most students come from brooklyn, so they do not really care about studies and stay in college for years. Graduation Rate: Again, not big of difference between the two. But City College is still better. Most students graduate in 6 years. So my advice is definity go with City. Good Luck in College!
surgeverge
surgeverge

Question: what is city college? Is CUNY city college?

30 months ago
noble_savage
noble...

Best Answer

City College of New York is the oldest of the 21 colleges of the City University of New York, which is a publicly funded system. It's located in Harlem, Manhattan. http://www.ccny.cuny.edu
A C
A C

Question: If you get into one CUNY senior school are you accepted into all the other senior colleges?

This question is for people who live in new york city area.
31 months ago
tham153
tham153

Best Answer

No, acceptance at one does not mean automatic acceptance at the others. However, once in transfer is simple if your grades are okay.
Maximiliany
Maximil...

Question: is it hard to get in city college nyc?

because i applied and they told me that i'll have to wait for 10 or 15 days then they called me asking if i received any letters from colleges ..(i said no) .the guy told me that : "it was the only thing he wanted to know"...(i found that phone call kind of mysterious) i know this sounds stupid but this is killing me !
31 months ago
Nickolas
Nickolas

Best Answer

Not from what I have heard. From what friends have told me, they base most of their decision on demographics and meeting ethnic quotas. Don't quote me on it. I go to NYU, so this is just what I have heard. It's a pretty good school, though. Best of luck! I hope you get in!
Mrs.Davis
Mrs.Davis

Question: Do you think I have good chance of getting in to CUNY?

I am 19 years old and I have my GED. I dropped out of school when I was 17 and went to JobCorp (and graduated) when I was 18. I scored a above average score on the test, so I decided to further my education. I got excepted into a SUNY school but couldn't attend because of money issues. Then I moved to Atlanta with my mother and went to a buisness school..(you know one of those you see on TV) anyway went there for a month but had to leave because I couldn't pay for it. But now my money problems are gone and now I want to go to City College. Do you think I have a good chance of getting in or is it to much competition?
35 months ago
JAMES
JAMES

Best Answer

Ussally, entering into CUNY is easier you do into SUNY. In other words, you would have a bigger chance go into CCNY
halo
halo

Question: I had applied as a freshman to City university Of New york and they dont respond to my mails?why?

I am an international applicant.Is this causing them not to contact me further?? I sent all required documents
38 months ago
Taranto
Taranto

Best Answer

The process of choosing applicants takes several months. Look at their web site to see what it says about deadlines and notification dates. The link below brings you to a web page where you can check your admission status on line. It also contains an Email address of someone that should be able to answer your questions.
Legend
Legend

Question: Applying as a transfer student to CUNY; Facing technical problems, Help?

I applied to City University of New York as a transfer student, as I did 24 credits from a renowned college in a country in Asia, in Finance. CUNY demanded the transcript sent directly from the college I attended. But its been almost impossible because I am here in US, and also the college over my country is continuously closed due to political crisis. Also, I am changing the major from Finance to Accounting, so is this necessary to transfer credits? If I want to restart the course, will I be decided as a freshman? Help would be appreciated. Thanks. Correction: "will I be considered as a Freshman"
38 months ago
ThinkingMan2006
Think...

Best Answer

My advice would be to contact CUNY Admissions and ask these same questions of them. Explain your situation and see if they can give you some help. Schools can choose to accept unofficial transcripts for admissions (conditional) and give you time to send an official transcript. Does your nation have a national level department or ministry of education? You might try calling them. Ultimately the decision lies in the hands of the CUNY Admissions people. Good luck and hope you can find some help in this matter. Oh, second part of the question would be probably. I can't say one way or the other what CUNY would do but here you would be admitted as a freshman because you have no transfer credits and your class level is determined by credits.
Mindy
Mindy

Question: Anybody here know about CUNY?

City University of New York. can you rank all the senior colleges in it from best to worst in your opinion. by best i mean in appearance, in quality of teachers and faculty, and in budget, please try to mention alll of them if you can.
39 months ago
tham153
tham153

Best Answer

The senior colleges are CCNY, Brooklyn, Queens, and CSI. Budget-wise, they are fairly similar (not that any of them would admit that). Appearance, CSI has the nicest campus, followed by Brooklyn. Quality of staff, I feel they are pretty much equal overall, although of course each campus will have its strong or weak departments. You don't indicate which areas are of interest to you.
eegchoon
eegchoon

Question: What are the strengths and weaknesses of City University of New York? (CUNY)?

I am choosing a course in Finance and want to know more about City University of New York (CUNY)
40 months ago
Nanako
Nanako

Best Answer

strength: cheap tuition compared to Columbia and NYU. weakness: not as prestigious as it once was. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CUNY
JAMES
JAMES

Question: What is the current graduation rate in City College of New York?

41 months ago
soothsayer
sooth...

Best Answer

not sure, but i read that it is slightly above the national rate among public universities, and that rate doesn't compare with private colleges. of course, the graduation rate:is affected by a lot of factors, such as gender, ethnicity, social-economic background, years attending ccny, which school within ccny, whether you are working full time/ part time, etc.
Laura
Laura

Question: Which graduate film school is better?

City College of New York in CUNY or School of the Art Institute of Chicago?
42 months ago
RoaringMice
Roari...

Best Answer

Between those two, no doubt: The Art Institute of Chicago. CUNY and the Art Institute aren't even in the same league. Chicago is better. WAY BETTER. Better reputation as an art school, better rep in film, everything. And in your master's, the reputation of the school is unbelievably important. It will help you get your first job out of school. So, Chicago! Are you still looking at schools? If so, then please consider UCLA, University of Southern California, New York University and, if you're willing to go to Canada, the Vancouver Film School. Those are truly the top film programs in N. America.

Photos

  • The Free Academy at Lexington Avenue and 23rd Street in New York City in the 1800s.
    The Free Academy at Lexington Avenue and 23rd Street in New York City in the 1800s. [source]
  • Old photo of the main City College building, Shepard Hall, looking West from St. Nicholas Avenue to Shepard Hall's main entrance on St. Nicholas Terrace
    Old photo of the main City College building, Shepard Hall, looking West from St. Nicholas Avenue to Shepard Hall's main entrance on St. Nicholas Terrace [source]
  • A stone grotesque on a CCNY building from 1906, holding a model of Shepard Hall.
    A stone grotesque on a CCNY building from 1906, holding a model of Shepard Hall. [source]
  • Old photo of the former Adolph Lewisohn Stadium, now the site of the North Academic Center
    Old photo of the former Adolph Lewisohn Stadium, now the site of the North Academic Center [source]
  • 1950's aerial view of the old South Campus of City College, bought in 1953 from Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart. The photo is taken from the south looking northeast.
    1950's aerial view of the old South Campus of City College, bought in 1953 from Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart. The photo is taken from the south looking northeast. [source]
  • Annotated 1950's aerial view of the main part of the old South Campus of City College, with many former CCNY buildings marked with their names. (Click on photo to enlarge)
    Annotated 1950's aerial view of the main part of the old South Campus of City College, with many former CCNY buildings marked with their names. (Click on photo to enlarge) [source]
  • CCNY seal
    CCNY seal [source]
Get Admissions Information on CUNY City College! (It only takes a minute!)
STEP 1 2
Where does the school information come from?
CLOSE

Our goal at Campus Explorer is to provide you with the most comprehensive information on colleges and universities. We scour the Web and pull from only the most reliable and accurate sources to give you extensive data on a school, its history and mission, the students, estimated school expenses, academics or degree programs and much more. It is our mission to help you make the best decision for your educational goals and future.

Our resources include:

The schools themselves (Are you a school administrator? Contact us if you would like to update your school's profile.)

And even Campus Explorer Members like you!

For even more up-to-date and accurate materials on admissions, applications and expenses, request information on CUNY City College now.

College Degrees
Types of Colleges and Universities
See All Colleges by State
See All Colleges Program or Online Program
Search All Colleges
Online Degrees
Online Degree Programs
Certificate Programs
See All Schools Offering Certificate Programs
See Online Schools Offering Online Certificate Programs
Master's Degree Programs
See All Schools Offering Master’s Degree Programs
See Online Schools Offering Online Master's Degrees
College Degree Programs and Areas-of-Study
See All College Programs and Areas of Study
See Online Schools Offering Online Degree Programs
Planning for College Guides
Career Information
Paying for College Guides
Top News in Education
CUNY City College
New York, NY 10031
see details