CUNY York College
Jamaica, NY · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
Overall Grade
Find College Degrees rating
About CUNY York College
York College is a public senior college in Jamaica, Queens, New York City, United States. It is a senior college in the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Founded in 1966, York was the first senior college founded under the newly formed CUNY system, which united several previously independent public colleges into a single public university system in 1961. The college is a member-school of Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The college enrolls more than 6,000 students as of fall 2022.
Excerpt from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA.
64%
Acceptance
$4,456
Net price
4,345
Enrollment
32%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
64%
Acceptance rate
880
SAT average
—
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$4,456
Average net price
$7,358
In-state tuition
$15,308
Out-of-state tuition
—
Room & board
$1,500
Books & supplies
$14,330
Total cost of attendance
40%
Students receiving Pell grants
6%
Students with federal loans
$11,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$56,945
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$46,148
Median earnings (6 yrs)
32%
Graduation rate
57%
Retention rate
77%
Earn more than a HS grad
$16,732
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
4,345
Total enrollment
26%
Part-time
23
Avg. age at entry
50%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
CUNY York College FAQ
Is CUNY York College a public or private school?
CUNY York College is a public institution located in Jamaica, NY.
What is the acceptance rate at CUNY York College?
CUNY York College has an acceptance rate of 64%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does CUNY York College cost?
The average annual net price at CUNY York College is $4,456 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $7,358 in-state and $15,308 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY York College?
About 32% of students at CUNY York College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do CUNY York College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, CUNY York College students earn a median of $56,945 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for CUNY York College?
Admitted students at CUNY York College have an average SAT score of 880. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend CUNY York College?
CUNY York College enrolls about 4,345 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Ericstyrer2 · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.
Student Reviews
No reviews yet
Attended CUNY York College? Be the first to share your experience.
Similar Colleges
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY · Public
- $20,995
- Net price
- 74%
- Admit rate
- 20,112
- Enrolled
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY · Public
- $4,976
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 18,623
- Enrolled
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY · Public
- $18,784
- Net price
- 49%
- Admit rate
- 18,101
- Enrolled
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY · Public
- $2,984
- Net price
- 54%
- Admit rate
- 16,289
- Enrolled