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CUNY York College

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Jamaica, New York

About CUNY York College

CUNY York College is a public institution offering graduate degrees based in Jamaica, New York. It enrolls 4,345 students (a mid-sized student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: york.cuny.edu

Acceptance: 64.1%
Graduation: 43%
Net Price: $4,456
Median Earnings (10yr): $56,945
Enrollment: 4,345
Student : Faculty: 13:1

Accreditor Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Good

68/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Selective

Outcomes 8

Value 99

Affordability 84

Selectivity 35

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 64.1%, CUNY York College is moderately selective.

Acceptance Rate

64.1%

Moderate

SAT Range (25th–75th)

790 – 960

Reading + Math combined

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Test Policy Not Considered Standardized test scores are not used in admissions decisions.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether CUNY York College is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Getting more selective ↓ 13.4 pts since 2019

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending CUNY York College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $4,456 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$4,456

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

40%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $7,358
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $15,308
Room & Board (off-campus): $22,260
Books & Supplies: $1,500
Other Expenses (off-campus): $6,216
Total Cost of Attendance: $14,330

Application fee: $65 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$2,861
$30,001 – $48,000

$4,161
$48,001 – $75,000

$7,426
$75,001 – $110,000

$9,383
Over $110,000

$12,520

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$1,750

10% percentile

$2,750

25% percentile

$11,000

Median percentile

$12,250

75% percentile

$20,500

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $7,500 ↓ $3,500

No Pell $7,625 ↓ $3,375

Dependent students $6,494 ↓ $4,506

Independent students $9,348 ↓ $1,652

Female students $7,750 ↓ $3,250

Male students $7,225 ↓ $3,775

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $5,500, less than completers ($11,000), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

43% of full-time students who enrolled at CUNY York College graduate within six years, and 59% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

43%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

59%

Returning for their second year

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered CUNY York College earn a median of $56,945 ten years after first enrolling. That's above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$56,945

Earning > $25K

77%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$42,300

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$51,500

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$44,500

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$45,500

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$54,300

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $9,200, about 18% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 16.5 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Moderate. Only 66% of graduates are paying down principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

CUNY York College is home to 4,345 students, a mid-sized community. Some distinctive traits: 50% are first-generation college students.

Total Enrolled

4,345

Part-Time

26%

First-Generation

50%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

Black 39.5% 1,718

Hispanic 25.6% 1,113

Asian 20.8% 904

Other 5.6% 242

International 4.6% 200

White 3.9% 168

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at CUNY York College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Large City Jamaica, New York

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

23% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NCAA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

Designation

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

Designation

Predominantly Black Institution (PBI)

What You Can Study

CUNY York College offers an extensive catalog of programs: 45 distinct programs across 20 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

8 Programs

Health

Health Sciences $61K ($43K–$82K)
Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Rehabilitation $56K ($40K–$74K)

5 Programs

Business

Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Accounting $76K ($56K–$97K)
Marketing $69K ($50K–$93K)

2 Programs

Public Administration

Social Work $52K ($39K–$64K)
Social Work $52K ($39K–$64K)

4 Programs

Biology

Biology $57K ($39K–$79K)
Pharmacology $69K ($51K–$93K)
Biotechnology $67K ($47K–$89K)

2 Programs

Computer Science

Computer Science $107K ($75K–$152K)
Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)

2 Programs

Transportation

Air Transportation $86K ($62K–$118K)
Air Transportation $86K ($62K–$118K)

View all majors View all programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at CUNY York College is 13:1, close to the national average.

Student : Faculty

13:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$16,587

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$2.3M

Modest endowment

Avg Faculty Salary

$105,451

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

206 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	63	31%	$126,448
Associate Professors	52	25%	$108,185
Assistant Professors	52	25%	$91,510
Lecturers	39	19%	$86,474

Pros & Cons of CUNY York College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how CUNY York College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Very affordable net price after aid
Reasonable class sizes
Solid post-graduation earnings
Wide reach of need-based federal aid
Low typical debt at graduation
First-gen-friendly student body

CONS

Below-average completion rate
First-year retention is below typical

Best for: Based on the data, CUNY York College is a fit for families focused on keeping net cost low.

Frequently Asked Questions about CUNY York College

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about CUNY York College.

Is CUNY York College hard to get into?

Admissions at CUNY York College are moderately competitive. The acceptance rate is 64.1%, so most applicants who meet the academic minimums are admitted.

What is the acceptance rate at CUNY York College?

CUNY York College has an acceptance rate of 64.1%, according to College Scorecard 2023-24 admissions data.

What SAT score do you need for CUNY York College?

The middle 50% of admitted students at CUNY York College scored between 790 and 960 on the SAT (Reading + Math combined). Scores at the higher end of that range improve admissions odds materially. Per IPEDS 2023-24 data.

How much does CUNY York College cost?

The average net price after aid at CUNY York College is $4,456 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is CUNY York College worth it?

Strong return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $56,945 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $4,456 per year. That's roughly 12.8x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is CUNY York College known for?

CUNY York College is best known for its programs in Health Sciences, Psychology, Business Administration. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do CUNY York College graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering CUNY York College are $56,945, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is CUNY York College accredited?

Yes. CUNY York College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

How many students attend CUNY York College?

CUNY York College enrolls 4,345 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at CUNY York College?

CUNY York College graduates 43% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is CUNY York College a public or private college?

CUNY York College is a Public institution.

Where is CUNY York College located?

CUNY York College is located in Jamaica, New York.

What programs does CUNY York College offer?

CUNY York College offers 45 distinct programs. The most popular include Health Sciences, Psychology, Business Administration.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at CUNY York College?

The student-to-faculty ratio at CUNY York College is 13:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.