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Founded in 1847, CUNY City College of New York or CCNY is an all-inclusive teaching, research, and service institution, dedicated to accessibility and quality in undergraduate and graduate education. It offers over 150 undergraduate and graduate degrees and programs in different fields of study like education, social sciences, the humanities, science, biomedical education and engineering. It also offers over 12 doctoral programs.
The sports teams of CCNY are nicknamed the Beavers. They participate in various sports like Baseball, Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis and more. The Beavers have won more than 45 CUNYAC championships since 1966.
2007 marked the centennial of the opening of The City College of New York’s campus on Hamilton Heights in Harlem.
The school is known for its programs in engineering, fine arts, education and teaching, and architecture and planning.
City College is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 42% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 580.
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 14,392 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). City College has a large minority student population.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the City University of New York Athletic Conference.
City College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
CUNY City College
160 Convent Ave
New York, NY 10031-9101
General Phone: (212) 650-7000
http://www.ccny.cuny.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 568 | liberal arts and sciences, English, economics, international relations, creative writing, sociology, Romance languages, history, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 522 | math teaching, special ed, elementary school teaching, ESL instruction, English teaching, early childhood education, biology teaching, reading teaching, ... |
| Engineering | 319 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, environmental engineering, industrial engineering |
| Science | 189 | biology, biomedical sciences, chemistry, physics, geology, biochemistry |
| Therapy and Counseling | 188 | psychology, mental health counseling |
| Fine Arts | 113 | fine arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 108 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Media | 89 | communication studies, digital communications |
| Architecture and Planning | 79 | architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture |
| Music | 68 | music performance, music |
| Business and Management | 45 | business management |
| Mathematics | 31 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Medical Support and Technology | 29 | physician assistant |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 14 | cinematography |
| Religion and Philosophy | 12 | philosophy |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for City College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,463 | 43 |
| Master's degree | 912 | 43 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, City College had a total enrollment of 14,392 students (11,139 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 22% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 12% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 94% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
City College offers campus housing for 600 of its 11,139 (full-time) students.
(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 | 16,334 | 6,938 | 42% | 1,831 | 26% |
| Men | 7,690 | 3,125 | 41% | 891 | 29% |
| Women | 8,644 | 3,813 | 44% | 940 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 580 |
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 | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,329 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,969 |
| Room and board | $ 12,736 |
| Room charge | $ 9,960 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,016 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,526 |
Financial Aid:
City College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 268800)
City College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 229 | 124 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 106 | 76 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 160 | $114,928 | 71 | $109,879 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 84 | $87,640 | 62 | $86,585 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 78 | $73,534 | 61 | $73,201 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 6 | $54,522 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 26 | $64,912 | 18 | $65,550 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 349 | $95,190 | 218 | $87,807 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics 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
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, 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 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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