57.1%
Acceptance Rate
$7,470
Avg Cost (In-State)
$15,420
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
55.7%
Graduation Rate
11,590
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 as part of CUNY application
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
$50,293
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$56,195
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
56%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $37,284 | $59,343 | 1849 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | $35,656 | $55,595 | 497 |
| Criminology. | $33,798 | $57,396 | 265 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | $32,649 | $57,073 | 199 |
| Physical Sciences, General. | $41,587 | $68,781 | 120 |
| Political Science and Government. | $35,828 | $62,150 | 114 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | $49,580 | $96,069 | 113 |
| Public Administration. | $48,881 | $66,834 | 98 |
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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