Overview

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

Location & Contact

Address 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard
Jamaica, NY  11451
United States

Contact Dr. La Toro Yates
Director of Admissions
Email: lyates@york.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-262-2165
Fax: 718-262-2601

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biotechnology	×
Pharmacology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Finance, General	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Communications Technology/technician	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer Science	×
Information Science/studies	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Bilingual And Multilingual Education	×
Biology Teacher Education	×
Chemistry Teacher Education	×
Earth Science Teacher Education	×
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Health Teacher Education	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Rhetoric And Composition	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Adult Development And Aging	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Italian Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician	×
Environmental Health	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Movement Therapy And Movement Education	×
Occupational Therapy/therapist	×
Pharmaceutical Sciences	×
Physician Assistant	×
Public Health Education And Promotion	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
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
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Gerontology	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biotechnology Technology/technician	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aviation/airway Management And Operations	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

15,563

Applied

9,976

Accepted

5,917

Enrolled

Female Admissions

8,777

Females Applied

5,785

Females Accepted

66%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

6,555

Males Applied

4,027

Males Accepted

61%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

65

Application Fee

3.02

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Online Application, SAT or ACT score

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	June 1st	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,930

In-state

18,600

Out-of-state

6,930

In-district

Fees

427

Full-time student fees

23,022

Room & board

18,630

Room only

Financial Aid

6,937

Avg. Financial Aid Package

6,061

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,237

Avg. Loan Aid

1,878

Avg. Grant Aid

8,728

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

46.9%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

2%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,917

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

1%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	25.62%
Black or African American	39.54%
White or Caucasian	3.87%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.89%
Asian	20.81%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.41%
Two or more races	3.27%

Gender

Male (37.03%)

Female (62.31%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Club Fairs, Talent Shows and Ethnic Fairs

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Haitian Students Association, Caribbean Students Association, Haitian Cultural Association, Latin Caucus and Muslim Student Association

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	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

570

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 203

Part-time - 367

Male - 252

Female - 318