CUNY City College
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
11,934
Men / Women
49% / 51%
Hispanic
41%
Asian
19%
White
17%
Black
15%
International
5%
Mixed
3%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Engineering, Computing & Math
21%
Arts
18%
Life & Natural Sciences
12%
Business & Economics
9%
Education
5%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$7,340
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$15,290
Est. In-State Cost
$9,495
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$19,779
10-Year ROI
$264,000
ROI Percentile
94th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
79%
4-Year Graduation Rate
29%
6-Year Graduation Rate
57%
Transfer-Out Rate
25%
Weather
Comfortable Days
105 (50th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,535 (41th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
243 (42th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
42%
Yield (Unbound)
12%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R2
Expenditure
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $11M | #129 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $27M | #144 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $24M | #188 |
Graduate Degrees
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 14 | #188 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 57 | #294 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 17 | #421 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
11%
SAT Range
1,070
–
1,430
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture | 56 | 43% / 57% | 7% | ||
| Architecture | 56 — | 43% / 57% | 7% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership | 718 | 36% / 64% | 4% | $55,836 | |
| Business | 84 +2 | 57% / 43% | 4% | $60,751 | |
| Economics | 99 +2 | 65% / 35% | 4% | $60,277 | |
| Anthropology | 16 +5 | 25% / 75% | 6% | — | |
| International Studies | 43 +9 | 35% / 65% | 5% | $55,638 | |
| Political Science | 47 +3 | 53% / 47% | 6% | $59,629 | |
| Psychology | 389 +17 | 24% / 76% | 3% | $53,506 | |
| Sociology | 40 +5 | 22% / 78% | 5% | $52,946 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division of Humanities and the Arts | 425 | 35% / 65% | 5% | $43,704 | |
| Black Studies | 12 +8 | 42% / 58% | 8% | $40,631 | |
| Classical Languages | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Digital Humanities | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| English | 58 +2 | 24% / 76% | 2% | $52,119 | |
| History | 33 +5 | 58% / 42% | 3% | $50,277 | |
| Philosophy | 12 +4 | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Romance Languages | 6 +2 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $55,924 | |
| Communication and Media Arts | 61 +3 | 44% / 56% | 8% | $55,179 | |
| Film and Video | 12 — | 33% / 67% | 25% | $44,311 | |
| Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences | 77 — | 16% / 84% | 4% | $48,719 | |
| Jazz Studies | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 20% | $37,830 | |
| Media Communication Arts | 7 — | 29% / 71% | 29% | $56,658 | |
| Music | 11 — | 64% / 36% | 0% | $37,830 | |
| Sonic Arts | 12 — | 92% / 8% | 8% | $37,830 | |
| Studio Art | 93 +2 | 35% / 65% | 1% | $29,169 | |
| Theatre | 20 +1 | 25% / 75% | 10% | $23,244 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division of Science | 279 | 40% / 60% | 4% | $72,250 | |
| Applied Mathematics | 17 +2 | 76% / 24% | 0% | $71,055 | |
| Earth System Science and Environmental Engineering | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 20% | — | |
| Mathematics | 5 +2 | 60% / 40% | 0% | — | |
| Physics | 9 — | 89% / 11% | 11% | — | |
| Biochemistry | 27 — | 56% / 44% | 7% | — | |
| Biology | 115 +4 | 28% / 72% | 4% | $72,358 | |
| Biomedical Sciences | 74 — | 34% / 66% | 0% | $72,358 | |
| Biotechnology | 10 — | 40% / 60% | 10% | — | |
| Chemistry | 11 — | 55% / 45% | 0% | — | |
| Earth System Science | 6 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove School of Engineering | 372 | 74% / 26% | 11% | $87,647 | |
| Biomedical Engineering | 22 — | 36% / 64% | 9% | $73,713 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 23 — | 30% / 70% | 22% | $63,543 | |
| Civil Engineering | 23 — | 61% / 39% | 17% | $83,645 | |
| Computer Engineering | 38 — | 76% / 24% | 11% | $103,676 | |
| Computer Science | 84 — | 79% / 21% | 12% | $97,960 | |
| Electrical Engineering | 73 — | 84% / 16% | 5% | $84,964 | |
| Environmental Engineering | 18 — | 67% / 33% | 17% | $75,583 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 91 — | 85% / 15% | 9% | $86,446 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Education | 106 | 8% / 92% | 4% | $67,413 | |
| Bilingual Education | 24 — | 17% / 83% | 4% | $70,786 | |
| Childhood Education | 45 — | 9% / 91% | 2% | $66,426 | |
| Early Childhood Education | 37 — | 0% / 100% | 5% | $66,426 |
Rankings
Engineering, Computing & Math
No, I Can't Fix Your Printer
Computer Science
10k-Student Server Crashers
The "I Understand Interstellar" Elite
Physics & Astronomy
Dark Matter
No Words Allowed
Pure Mathematics
Sigma Grindset
Life & Natural Sciences
Pre-Med Reject Waiting Room
Biology
Natural Selection
Breaking Bad
Chemistry
Policy, Pharma & Forensics Faction
Doomsday Prepping with Data
Environmental Science
Sustainability Squad
Business & Economics
PowerPoint Presentation Power Rankings
Business Administration
Regional Boardroom Rulers
It's Basic Supply and Demand, Bro
Economics
Urban Economists & Regional Anchors
Wolf of Wall Street Prep
Finance
Fortune 500 Feeders
Humanities & Social Sciences
Professional Yapping
Communication & Journalism
Local News Anchors
Much Ado About Nothing
English, Literature & Writing
Well-Versed
Smashing the Patriarchy 101
Gender Studies
Studies Squad
Model UN Generation
Government & Politics
The Filibuster
The "Why Are We Here?" Support Group
Philosophy & Ethics
Armchair Philosophers
I Want To Understand Myself
Psychology
Sleeper Picks
Everything is a Construct
Sociology & Anthropology
Survey Says
Grammar Police Academy
World Languages & Linguistics
NY Times Crossword Puzzle Experts
Education
Surviving PTA Karens
General Education
Chalkboard Champions
Arts
Theatre Kid Generation
Performing Arts
Opening Night