York College, CUNY

Jamaica, NY

York College, CUNY

Jamaica, NY

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Tuition & Fees

$7,358

$15,308

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

36%

male

64%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Selective

59%

acceptance rate

Accepted 9,529
Declined 6,583
Total Received 16,112
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Public

6,199

undergraduate students

247

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1966, York College, CUNY is a public, four-year college that is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing access to higher education. It is located on a 50-acre campus in Jamaica, New York.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 6,446
Established in 1966
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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50-acre campus in Jamaica (Queens population: 2,358,582). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

York College, CUNY
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard
Jamaica, NY
11451

Campus Life

no
Housing available
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $65
Other application fee ($70 for transfer applicants)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (priority deadline) February 1
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Considered if submitted

Selective

59%

acceptance rate

Accepted 9,529
Declined 6,583
Total Received 16,112

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$5,875

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,358
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $8,858
Average Financial Aid - $5,875
Total with Avg. Aid $2,983

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $17,530,290
State $13,605,134
Institutional
Other external
Total $31,135,424

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $494,419
Other external $324,668
Total $819,087

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 718 262-2230
F: 718 262-2236
finaid@york.cuny.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

aerobic dance, badminton, basketball, cheerleading, crew, cricket, cycling, dance, handball, jogging, martial arts, soccer, softball, step team, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, weight training, yoga

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
CUNY Athletic Conference, North Eastern Collegiate Volleyball Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations yes yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biotechnology yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Clinical Research Coordinator yes
Communications Technology/Technician yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Earth Science Teacher Education yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Economics, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Environmental Health yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
Gerontology yes
Health Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Italian Language and Literature yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Movement Therapy and Movement Education yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes yes
Pharmacology yes yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health Education and Promotion yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Rhetoric and Composition yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Business Administration
  3. Social Work

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy

6,446

total students

90%

in-state

10%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

96%

6,199
students

Female
64%
3,938

Male
36%
2,261

4%

247
students

Female
78%
193

Male
22%
54

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

59%

3,632
students

Female
64%
2,333

Male
36%
1,299

41%

2,567
students

Female
63%
1,605

Male
37%
962

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
36%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
24%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
23%
Hispanic/Latino
8%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 3.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

80

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

40

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 112
Countries most often represented Bangladesh
Guyana
Haiti
Jamaica
Trinidad And Tobago
The Dominican Republic
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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