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CUNY City College

New York, NY

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Overview

New York's tuition-free pioneer since 1847, fueling ambitious minds in Harlem's urban heartbeat.

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Academics
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Identity

City College of New York, founded in 1847 as the Free Academy, became the nation's first free public college, opening higher education to working-class immigrants and city residents who couldn't afford private tuition. You'll find a student body of strivers—first-generation college attendees, commuters from across the five boroughs, and international kids chasing big dreams in a no-nonsense environment. The campus personality mixes gritty determination with intellectual fire, set amid Harlem's evolving neighborhoods, where historic stone buildings overlook busy streets.

12,982
Undergrads
2,562
Grad Students
60.0%
Acceptance
50.0%
Grad Rate
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Academics
15.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
79.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)
50.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
33.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
12,982
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,562
Graduate Enrollment
Admissions
60.0%
Acceptance Rate
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Test Policy
$65
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Test Score Range
SAT Math

530–730

SAT Reading

540–700

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400 – 1600 (total)

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Financial Aid & Costs
Estimated Annual Cost

$8,294

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)
Cost Breakdown

Tuition (In-State)

$6,930

Room & Board

N/A

Books & Supplies

$1,364

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,880

Financial Aid
88%
Receiving Aid
73%
Pell Grant Recipients
$9,763
Avg Grant (recipients)
$6,182
Avg Federal Loan
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Campus Life
Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

589 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

N/A

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

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Quick Facts

Type

Public

Undergraduate Enrollment

12,982

Acceptance Rate

60%

Graduation Rate

50%

In-State Cost

$6,930

Out-of-State Cost

$14,880

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ccny.cuny.edu
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