Avg Earnings (5yr)
$46,435
Acceptance Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
57%
Annual Tuition
$7,340
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of CUNY City College earn a median of $66,039 ten years after entry — 22% above the national median. Acceptance rate 58.1%, average SAT score 1260, in-state tuition $7,340.
At a Glance
Total Students
11,934
Retention Rate
79%
Faculty Ratio
14
Financial Aid
8%
Median Debt
$11,990
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,260
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
540–700
SAT Math (middle 50%)
530–730
Institution Overview
City College of New York is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 58.1% and a student body of 11,934. The college retains 78.6% of its students. The graduation rate is 56.7%. The median debt for students is $11,990, and 7.5% of students receive financial aid.
The in-state tuition is $7,340. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $42,637. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $46,435, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $66,039.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$43k
1 YEAR
$46k
5 YEARS
$66k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, City College alumni earn a median of $42,637. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $46,435. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $66,039. The median debt for graduates is $11,990. Only 7.5% of students receive financial aid.
City College has a student body of 11,934. The school has an acceptance rate of 58.1% and a graduation rate of 56.7%. The retention rate is 78.6%. In-state tuition costs $7,340.
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