| Type | 4 year, Public |
|---|---|
| Campus locale | City: Large |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Calendar system | Semester |
| Student body size | Medium |
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| Student to faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 67% |
| Students retention rate | 60% |
| On-time graduation rate | 33% |
Located in Jamaica, New York, York College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.
CUNY York College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
While the on-time graduation rate at York College is reported to be 33%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 49%.
The retention rate of students at York College is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at York College do not continue their studies after the first year.
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Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at CUNY York College in 2022 for students from New York.
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| New York's average | $8,212 |
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| National average | $8,573 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at CUNY York College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
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| New York's average | $17,724 |
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| National average | $18,862 |
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 88 of freshman students at CUNY York College received on average $8,517 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Graduation Rate
The following chart shows the graduation rate of CUNY York College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.
The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.
As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of CUNY York College students is 33.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.1%.
33.4%
- asian 45.4% 117 students
- African American 32.1% 105 students
- white 27.4% 14 students
- hispanic 24.9% 69 students
- International Students 33.3% 11 students
- Mixed Race 23.8% 5 students
Sport Conferences
- Basketball City University of New York Athletic Conference
- Track and Cross Country City University of New York Athletic Conference
Athletic Associations
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Service Offerings
- On-campus day care for students' children
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Academic
- Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend/evening classes
- Study abroad
- Teacher certification
- ROTC - Army
Veteran Services
- Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
- Credit for military training
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