CUNY York College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4303 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1204 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1130 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #112 of 221 | In New York State |
| #308 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 59%
- Undergraduates
- 6,199
- Graduates
- 247
- 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% | 56% | 62% |
| Applicants | 16,112 | 6,963 | 9,087 |
| Admissions | 9,529 | 3,888 | 5,609 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 744 | 311 | 432 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 33 | 16 | 17 |
2,473 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,615 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 2325 (36%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1582 (25%) |
| Hispanic | 1510 (24%) |
| White | 553 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 214 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 167 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 22 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 (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
- $9,036
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
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 1,265 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs and 114 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 | 254 | |
| Psychology, General | 126 | |
| Social Work | 81 | 22 |
| Accounting | 89 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 89 | |
| Sociology, General | 59 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 49 | |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 41 | 7 |
| Computer Science | 45 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 44 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 43 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 37 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 35 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 34 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 29 | |
| Movement Therapy and Movement Education | 27 | |
| Physician Assistant | 27 | |
| Pharmacology | 13 | 10 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 21 | |
| Economics, General | 14 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 14 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 14 | |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | 13 | |
| Communications Technology & Technician | 13 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | |
| Journalism | 13 | |
| Finance, General | 10 | |
| Biotechnology | 7 | |
| History, General | 6 | |
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 | |
| Anthropology, General | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | |
| Environmental Health | 2 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |
| Gerontology | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,265 | 114 |
CUNY York College has a graduation rate of 33%, which is among the 16% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% | 29% | 37% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
CUNY York College has published 1,853 scientific papers with 24,977 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Medicine, Political Science, Law, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 14 | 159 |
| 1992 | 17 | 136 |
| 1993 | 12 | 129 |
| 1994 | 11 | 121 |
| 1995 | 20 | 128 |
| 1996 | 9 | 134 |
| 1997 | 9 | 132 |
| 1998 | 16 | 158 |
| 1999 | 21 | 153 |
| 2000 | 13 | 166 |
| 2001 | 11 | 172 |
| 2002 | 13 | 175 |
| 2003 | 16 | 247 |
| 2004 | 18 | 234 |
| 2005 | 10 | 288 |
| 2006 | 46 | 292 |
| 2007 | 25 | 357 |
| 2008 | 31 | 339 |
| 2009 | 32 | 442 |
| 2010 | 46 | 487 |
| 2011 | 43 | 540 |
| 2012 | 42 | 702 |
| 2013 | 50 | 812 |
| 2014 | 69 | 887 |
| 2015 | 46 | 899 |
| 2016 | 51 | 921 |
| 2017 | 66 | 941 |
| 2018 | 48 | 1022 |
| 2019 | 40 | 1022 |
| 2020 | 52 | 1245 |
| 2021 | 56 | 1533 |
| 2022 | 36 | 1623 |
| 2023 | 52 | 1597 |
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.
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Mandë Holford
- Born in
-
United States - Occupations
- chemistdiplomat
- 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 | 758 |
| 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 |