CSI Description

A four-year liberal arts school, City College of New York (CUNY) in Staten Island is particularly noted for its research programs, facilities, and its college life, which promotes a range of creative arts activities.

Bachelor’s degrees at CUNY Staten Island encompass the liberal, performing and fine arts and the sciences and include such areas of study as:

*Biology
*Engineering Science
*Performing Arts
*Psychology
*World Languages and Literatures

Research is a major part of the Staten Island educational experience. Facilities in which research is conducted include the Astrophysical Laboratory, a chemical sciences lab and an advanced imaging facility.

The arts also have a strong presence on the Staten Island campus. In addition to offering dance, theatre, music and visual arts courses, the Staten Island campus houses a performing arts center, two theatres, a concert and recital hall, two art galleries and a student-run radio station.

Those interested in applying for admission will need to submit an application along with school transcripts or GED scores and SAT scores.

There are many ways of financing a Staten Island education. Federal grants and work-study awards are given to eligible students with a significant financial need. Additional sources of aid include student loans, New York state scholarships and a grant for those who plan to go into the teaching profession. Tuition payment plans are also available.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Dolphins

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$4,978

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,338

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

13,878

CSI Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
12,183
Freshman Class
2,515
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
13,878

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
87%
Graduate
13%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
90%
Part-Time
10%

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

In-State
97%
Out-of-State
3%

Gender of Students

Women
55%
Men
45%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
10%
Asian
9%
Caucasian
65%
Latino
14%
Other
2%

Students State Origin

New York
97%
Other
3%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%