Overview
Founded in 1847 as the Free Academy, City College was the first free public higher education institution in the United States, established to provide a rigorous education to the children of immigrants and the working class regardless of wealth or social status. It became the flagship institution of the City University of New York (CUNY) system when CUNY was formed in 1961. CCNY has earned a storied reputation, often called the 'Harvard of the Proletariat,' producing ten Nobel Prize winners along with numerous Pulitzer Prize winners, and is especially known for its historic strength in engineering, science, and the arts.
At a Glance
| Type | Public |
| Location | New York, New York |
| Founded | 1847 |
| Total students | 15,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 51% |
| Graduation rate | 56% |
| Average starting salary | $62,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $7,440 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $15,190 |
| Room & board | $14,000 |
| Average financial aid | $12,500 |
| Students receiving aid | 78% |
Admissions
| SAT range | 1120-1310 |
| ACT range | 22-28 |
| Average GPA | 3.40 |
| Regular deadline | February 1 |
Top Programs
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Biomedical Education (CUNY School of Medicine)
- Computer Science
- Physics
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.