53.8%
Acceptance Rate
$7,382
Avg Cost (In-State)
$15,332
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
58.8%
Graduation Rate
16,289
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
February 1
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
0
Application Fee
$65
Interview
Not required
Essays: Personal essay required through CUNY Application
Note: Uses CUNY Application system only, not Common App. Some programs may have additional requirements.
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$50,414
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$63,163
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
59%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $31,706 | $59,149 | 612 |
| Sociology. | $30,246 | $57,965 | 244 |
| Human Biology. | $31,891 | $83,420 | 229 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $27,958 | $55,759 | 217 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $103,692 | $116,361 | 207 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $29,054 | $55,182 | 190 |
| Chemistry. | $29,340 | $54,699 | 143 |
| Computer Science. | $76,747 | $102,321 | 124 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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