Founded in 1976, CUNY College of Staten Island is one of the senior colleges of The City University of New York. The college offers several programs in the liberal arts and sciences and professional studies, leading to bachelor's and associate's degrees. The CSI campus is spread over an area of 204 acres.
CSI confers masters degree in more than 12 professional, liberal arts and science fields. The college also participates in doctoral programs of The City University Graduate School and University Center in Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Nursing, Physics and Psychology.
The academic buildings of CSI are home to more than 250 classrooms, laboratories, instructional spaces, study lounges, department and program offices and faculty offices.
The sports teams of CSI are nicknamed the Dolphins.
College Of Staten Island is in a large city, in New York, New York. The school is classified as a public college. Students at College Of Staten Island earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include liberal arts.
College Of Staten Island does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 470 to 560 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 490 and 550.
Some professors at College Of Staten Island are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
College Of Staten Island, in 2005, had 12,083 students (9,240 full-time equivalent).
Many students at the school are part-timers. Athletic teams at College Of Staten Island belong to the City University of New York Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
CUNY College Of Staten Island
2800 Victory Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10314
General Phone: (718) 982-2000
Admissions Phone: (718) 982-2010
Financial Aid Phone: (718) 982-2030
http://www.csi.cuny.edu
College Of Staten Island awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 753 | liberal arts and sciences, English, social studies, economics, history, political science, Spanish language, international relations, ... |
| Business And Management | 440 | business, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 324 | elementary school teaching, special ed, educational supervision, English teaching, social studies teaching, math teaching, biology teaching, history teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 133 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 124 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 111 | computer and info science, information science, computer programming, computer support |
| Science | 44 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Media | 41 | communication studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 26 | physician assistant, clinical lab tech |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | social work |
| Engineering | 15 | engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | construction engineering tech, civil engineering tech |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 11 | cinematography |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Architecture And Planning | 8 | architecture |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of Staten Island in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,024 | 36 |
| Associate's degree | 692 | 8 |
| Master's degree | 356 | 17 |
| Post-master's certificate | 30 | 1 |
In 2005, College Of Staten Island had a total enrollment of 12,083 students (9,240 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 97% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
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 | 7,173 | 7,102 | 99% | 2,250 | 32% |
| Men | 3,074 | 3,040 | 99% | 966 | 32% |
| Women | 4,099 | 4,062 | 99% | 1,284 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 550 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| 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 | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (718) 982-2010
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,328 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,968 |
| Books and supplies | $ 832 |
Financial Aid:
College Of Staten Island participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 269800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (718) 982-2030
College Of Staten Island has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 126 | 80 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 59 | 47 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 15 |
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 | 49 | $89,503 | 22 | $90,168 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 59 | $72,835 | 45 | $70,906 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 78 | $57,057 | 64 | $55,727 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $47,263 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 13 | $46,466 | 8 | $49,852 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 201 | $68,831 | 142 | $65,363 |
*: 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 |
| Baseball | City University of New York Athletic Conference |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Education, Other
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of Staten Island Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
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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