Students attend City College in New York, New York, a large city. The school is a public institution. City College degrees go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in music, engineering, fine arts, education and teaching, architecture and planning, and liberal arts.
City College is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 45% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 615.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at City College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 12,360 students at the school (as of 2005). City College has a large minority student population.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the City University of New York Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
CUNY City College
160 Convent Ave
New York, NY 10031-9101
General Phone: (212) 650-7000
Admissions Phone: (212) 650-6977
Financial Aid Phone: (212) 650-5819
http://www.ccny.cuny.edu
City College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 579 | education courses, special ed, elementary school teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, reading teaching, educational supervision, driver and safety teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 500 | liberal arts and sciences, economics, English, international relations, sociology, creative writing, political science, history, ... |
| Engineering | 270 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, various engineering courses, biomedical engineering, industrial engineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 140 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 124 | computer and info science |
| Architecture And Planning | 109 | architecture, landscape architecture |
| Science | 103 | biological and biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, biochemistry |
| Media | 77 | communication studies, radio and TV tech |
| Fine Arts | 64 | fine arts studies |
| Music | 44 | music performance, music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 31 | various performing arts, drama |
| Business And Management | 30 | business management |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 15 | physician assistant |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for City College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,184 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 912 | 40 |
| Post-master's certificate | 11 | 5 |
In 2005, City College had a total enrollment of 12,360 students (9,023 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 22% |
| Black | 28% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 93% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| State unknown | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 65 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,919 | 5,393 | 45% | 1,215 | 23% |
| Men | 5,760 | 2,600 | 45% | 677 | 26% |
| Women | 6,159 | 2,793 | 45% | 538 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 615 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (212) 650-6977
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,279 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,919 |
| Books and supplies | $ 832 |
Financial Aid:
City College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 268800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (212) 650-5819
City College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 262 | 109 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 84 | 49 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 181 | $97,155 | 53 | $94,264 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 81 | $74,787 | 56 | $73,409 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 79 | $60,964 | 52 | $59,253 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $52,123 | 8 | $49,435 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 11 | $57,538 | 7 | $54,188 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 356 | $82,304 | 176 | $73,653 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | City University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Track | City University of New York Athletic Conference |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Driver and Safety Teacher Education
Education, Other
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Physician Assistant
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets City College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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