Overview

The City College of the City University of New York is a University institution located in New York, NY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 160 Convent Avenue
New York, NY  10031-9198
United States

Contact Mr. John Falls
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Email: jfalls@ccny.cuny.edu
Phone: 212-650-6444

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology
Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Asian Studies/civilization
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
Latin American Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Publishing
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual And Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Earth Science Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Comparative Literature
French Language And Literature
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Physician Assistant
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/judaic Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Jazz/jazz Studies
Music Technology
Music, General
Music, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

31,320

Applied

19,969

Accepted

12,364

Enrolled

Female Admissions

16,944

Females Applied

12,323

Females Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

14,376

Males Applied

7,646

Males Accepted

53%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

65

Application Fee

3.2

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 2.7 Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Creative challenge for architecture, supplemental application for engineering

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	February 15th	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,930

In-state

18,600

Out-of-state

6,930

In-district

Fees

625

Full-time student fees

17,919

Room & board

14,607

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

9,977

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,497

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,390

Avg. Loan Aid

2,944

Avg. Grant Aid

8,873

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

53.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

0%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

12,364

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

2%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	38.06%
Black or African American	14.8%
White or Caucasian	12.52%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.19%
Asian	26.07%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.15%
Two or more races	3.03%

Gender

Male (46.01%)

Female (53.99%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Welcome Back Day, Club Fair/Spring Activities Fair and Lavender Fever Homecoming Week - Lavender Fest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Undergraduate Student Government (USG), Women in Computer Science (WiCS), Muslim Student Organization and Women in Islam (MSO and WII), Dominican Students Association (DSA) and Philippine American Organization (PAO)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Ice Hockey			No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Fencing		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

1,665

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 559

Part-time - 1,106

Male - 892

Female - 773