CUNY York College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4426 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1227 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1151 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #113 of 221 | In New York State |
| #311 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 59%
- Undergraduates
- 5,906
- Graduates
- 255
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.york.cuny.edu
CUNY York College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
CUNY York College has an acceptance rate of 59% and is among the top 21% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 55% | 63% |
| Applicants | 14,236 | 6,063 | 7,979 |
| Admissions | 8,459 | 3,346 | 4,991 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 666 | 286 | 364 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 18 | 10 | 8 |
2,201 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
331 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
13 or 2%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 990
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in CUNY York College are 990-1210 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 2436 (40%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1514 (25%) |
| Asian | 1411 (23%) |
| White | 331 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 220 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 148 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 23 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 21 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,896
- Students receiving aid
- 87%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,930 | $11,090 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,930 | $11,090 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,880 | $20,520 |
| Fee in-district | $428 | $428 |
| Fee in-state | $428 | $428 |
| Fee out-of-state | $428 | $428 |
CUNY York College majors
CUNY York College has granted 972 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs and 123 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at CUNY York College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 212 | |
| Psychology, General | 114 | |
| Social Work | 47 | 37 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 76 | |
| Accounting | 48 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 48 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 40 | |
| Sociology, General | 39 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 34 | |
| Computer Science | 30 | |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 21 | 8 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 27 | |
| Physician Assistant | 27 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 24 | |
| Pharmacology | 21 | 2 |
| Movement Therapy and Movement Education | 22 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 22 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 13 | |
| Journalism | 12 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 12 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 11 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | |
| Communications Technology & Technician | 9 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 9 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 7 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | |
| Biotechnology | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |
| Finance, General | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |
| Environmental Health | 4 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| Economics, General | 3 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | |
| Health Teacher Education | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | |
| Anthropology, General | 1 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | |
| Gerontology | 1 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 972 | 123 |
CUNY York College has a graduation rate of 30%, which is among the 12% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 30% | 22% | 36% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
CUNY York College has published 1,957 scientific papers with 31,159 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Political Science, Engineering, Law, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 17 | 152 |
| 1993 | 12 | 151 |
| 1994 | 12 | 141 |
| 1995 | 21 | 151 |
| 1996 | 8 | 159 |
| 1997 | 12 | 164 |
| 1998 | 14 | 184 |
| 1999 | 20 | 188 |
| 2000 | 15 | 203 |
| 2001 | 11 | 209 |
| 2002 | 13 | 220 |
| 2003 | 16 | 271 |
| 2004 | 20 | 288 |
| 2005 | 10 | 343 |
| 2006 | 46 | 353 |
| 2007 | 29 | 415 |
| 2008 | 28 | 405 |
| 2009 | 28 | 494 |
| 2010 | 44 | 592 |
| 2011 | 42 | 626 |
| 2012 | 41 | 882 |
| 2013 | 50 | 907 |
| 2014 | 69 | 981 |
| 2015 | 50 | 1036 |
| 2016 | 55 | 1043 |
| 2017 | 69 | 1098 |
| 2018 | 49 | 1142 |
| 2019 | 43 | 1267 |
| 2020 | 63 | 1641 |
| 2021 | 56 | 2000 |
| 2022 | 45 | 1925 |
| 2023 | 55 | 2046 |
| 2024 | 58 | 1982 |
Notable alumni
-
Sal Albanese
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Sal F. Albanese is a politician from New York City. He served as a New York City Council member, and ran unsuccessfully for several other public offices including New York State Assembly, United States Congress, and Mayor of New York City.
-
Mandë Holford
- Born in
-
United States - Occupations
- chemistdiplomatresearcher
- Biography
-
Mandë Holford is an associate professor in chemistry at Hunter College with scientific appointments at the American Museum of Natural History and Weill Cornell Medical College. Her interdisciplinary research covering 'mollusks to medicine' spans chemistry and biology and aims to discover, characterize, and deliver novel peptides from venomous marine snails as tools for manipulating cellular physiology in pain and cancer.
General info
| Alternative names | York York College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Motto | Sapere Aude, Incipe! Dare to Know, Begin! |
| Colors | white, red, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 760 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd Jamaica, New York, 11451 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 217,000 |
| Phone | 7182622000 |