About CUNY York College

Founded in 1966, CUNY York College. is a college. Located in New York, which is a city setting in New York, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 8,258 full time undergraduate students, and 102 full time graduate students.

The CUNY York College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 188 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at CUNY York College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate41%
Application Deadline
Application Fee65
SAT Range810-960
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered More Selective, with ,13% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 7 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at CUNY York College.

5%
“We”re apathetic”
40%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
29%
“Sometimes, but not often”
52%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
10%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
24%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
24%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
43%
“We live for the big game”
10%
“It”s not really our thing”
10%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
24%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
10%
“Available in class”
52%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
33%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
52%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
10%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
24%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
57%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
43%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
57%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
40%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
29%
“Sometimes, but not often”
52%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
10%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
24%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
24%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
43%
“We live for the big game”
10%
“It”s not really our thing”
10%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
24%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
10%
“Available in class”
52%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
33%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
52%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
10%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
24%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
57%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
43%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
57%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

CUNY York College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    20 Students rated on-campus housing 2.3 stars. 5 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    17 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    33 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    34 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    35 Students rated class size 4.2 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    35 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    36 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    36 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of CUNY York College?

27 Students rated CUNY York College

jessica - 01/14/2021

I think that York college is a good place to learn. With this pandemic I miss going to campus and being able to learn face to face. However online classes at York are extremely helpful and accessible to students. They send out weekly updates and professors are very caring.

Aravena

CUNY York College is a great school. Just like any other school it does have its up and downs when it comes to the need of providing for its students. The diversity life of the school itself makes it impossible to feel isolated or alone for there’s always someone of whom you can relate to. The students are friendly and everyone is willing to help you if the need arises. However when it comes down to be being on top of your academics it better for yourself to be both the organizer and also the “proof checker”. The items that you may be working with may be misinterpreted if you only rely on others opinions or even your own personal counselor to only do the work. It’s fairly easy for things to get overlooked sometimes which can later cause problems in the long run. York College is here to help you, but you must also help yourself.

Antonio

When I transferred over to CUNY York, I was surprised with how they handled the transfer credits and how the faculty were ready able to assist with any questions or concerns I had in regards to the academic program I was enrolled in. There is always a multitude of aid that can be found between classes, instructors, tutors and office hours! Even between students, there are study groups usually formed to challenge the work in the course. I do not regret transferring and meeting the faculty, staff, and students whom are at CUNY York!

Fatima

CUNY York College has a great Social Work program. This will be my second year in the social work program and I can say it has helped build my knowledge and leadership skills. I have been apart of multiple student initiatives and activities on campus.

CUNY York College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at CUNY York College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for CUNY York College is 41%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    The best advice that I could give to myself or anyone going into college is that college is no game. High school was fun and you were able to fool around a little and make friends, but that was then and college is now. You need to leave that high school mentality behind, because if you take college too lightly it will most likely hurt you in the end. As long as you keep your priorities in order and make time for yourself for leisure, you should be fine and have a great college experience.

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  3. What's unique about your campus?

    I would say the best thing about my school is the tuition. Its not to expensive and if you quilfy for financial aid you may not have to pay out of pocket.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I don't think that there was anything bad about York College. The only think I could think of is that Political Science classes were limited. There weren't many Political Science professors. It made it difficult to take core classes when I was ready. Everything else was great.

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    York College has a variety of races, classes, majors, so if you are looking for a rich diverse community, York is the place to go.

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known about the steps that it takes to select a major for important postgraduate programs.

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  7. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    The school is best known for the extracurricular activities that the students themselves hold (ex: dance competitions and events), as well as the ability of the working students to attend evening classes (flexible schedule available).

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  8. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The only type of people who should not attend this school are people who are not responsible enough to complete the work required for these college courses.

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  9. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The thing i found most frustrating at York college is student service offices. Before anything students have to deal with admission office, financial office etc. but in my opinion they are serving a very poor quality job. Their main goal should be to give accurate imformation and also helpibg new students coming to college but mostly there are fights outside offices with office stuff and students. This ruins the whole environment and also draws a bad reputation for the college

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  10. Describe the students at your school.

    At CUNY YORK College, my classmates are very attentive and helpful to each other. At times when one of us are not able to attend the class to to family emergencies or illness, my classmates make sure that I recieve the notes from the class that I had missed. They will either email me the notes or give me the notes over the telephone. So my classmates are reliable.

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  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I believe that anyone who wants a great education should attend this college. People who dont like to be in large classes where there is no time for one on one with the student and the professor shoul attend this school. There is also a great learning enviornment.

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag about the on-campus movie theater, the gym and the availablity of buses into the city.

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  13. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I liked the face the culturally i caters to alot of people from different cultural backgrounds. I also liked the fact that the school is very helpful when it comes to my needs like financial aid or tutoring, because sometime you need that extra help when needed. The teachers are very dedicated as well as helpful to their students. The area of the school is good as well, because is very accessible to people.

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Student Body

Students

65%

female

35%

male

8,258

Total Undergrad Enrollment

102

Total Grad Students

N/A

Out-Of-State

99%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

49

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
22%
% Black or African-American
36%
% Hispanic/Latino
30%
% White or Caucasian
5%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

86% of students attending CUNY York College receive some sort of financial aid. 73% were awarded federal grants. While 5% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$13,858

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,364

Books and Supplies

$13,713

Room and Board

28,935

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$5,102
$30 - $48K
$6,900
$48 - $75K
$11,620
$75 - $110K
$14,097
$110K & UP
$16,017

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