CCNY Description

Founded over 150 years ago, the City College of New York (CCNY) is a public institution that takes pride in its history and traditions.

Whether you want to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree, CCNY has extensive academic offerings and opportunities. It is one of the only schools that has a BS-MD program, allowing students to get their bachelor’s degrees while completing their pre-clinical requirements for medical school.

Some of the other degree programs available at CCNY include:

  • Advertising and Public Relations
  • Bilingual Childhood Education
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Creative Writing
  • Earth and Atmospheric Science
  • Studio Art
  • Urban Design

It also has a Center for Worker Education in Manhattan that provides classes to working adults in the evenings and on the weekends.

There are many ways to experience college life at CCNY through activities and club involvements, internships, leadership roles, study abroad programs, and more.

CCNY is a highly selective school that requires applicants for to demonstrate their accomplishments and potential through class rank, grades, and standardized test scores. It considers involvements in activities outside of school and other factors as well. Admissions also require an application fee.

Tuition at CCNY is discounted for state residents. A variety of financial aid sources are offered to those who are eligible to help bring down the cost of tuition.

Quick Facts about CUNY City College

Location

Northeast

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Beavers

Nickname

CCNY

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Most Selective

In-State Tuition

$4,927

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,440

Retention Rate

83%

Enrollment

15,140

Year Established

1847

CCNY Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
11,977
Freshman Class
3,582
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
15,140

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
79%
Graduate
21%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
38%
Part-Time
62%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
100%
Out-of-State
0%

Gender of Students

Women
51%
Men
49%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
24%
Asian
17%
Caucasian
23%
Latino
33%
Other
3%

Students State Origin

New York
100%

International Students

International
10%
Domestic
90%

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