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CUNY York College

CUNY York College is a medium, public institution located in Jamaica, ny. Founded in 1967, CUNY York College offers undergraduate degrees in 56 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 4,822 undergraduates
cost $7,358 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into CUNY York College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 59.1%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.05
Application fee $65
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! CUNY York College is known for one of its top majors: Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Accounting and Related Services
Sociology
Social Work
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,358
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $1,364
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $8,722
Average financial aid package $6,377
Estimated cost $2,345 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $15,308
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $1,364
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $16,672
Average financial aid package $6,377
Estimated cost $10,295 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? CUNY York College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,822, with gender binary students split 35% male and 65% female.

Total enrollment

6,161

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
3%
African American %
33%
Hispanic American %
23%
Asian %
19%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
18%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11451
phone 718-262-2000
address www.york.cuny.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Haitian students association

Caribbean students association

Haitian cultural association

Latin caucus

Muslim student association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about CUNY York College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is CUNY York College?

CUNY York College is located in Jamaica, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at CUNY York College? 

The acceptance rate for CUNY York College is 59%.

What’s the average GPA for CUNY York College?

The average high school GPA for CUNY York College students was 3.05.

How much does it cost for 4 years at CUNY York College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at CUNY York College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $54,996.

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