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CUNY New York City College of Technology, also known as City Tech, is the largest four year public college of technology in the northeastern United States. It was established in 1946. The college is located in the Borough of Brooklyn. The NYCCT campus consists of a main building cluster which comprises the Namm, Atrium, General and Pearl buildings.
The college offers more than 50 degree and specialized certificate programs in the technologies of art and design, business, computer systems, engineering, entertainment, health care, hospitality, human services, the law-related professions, career and technology teacher education, and liberal arts and sciences. It also offers more than 25 associate and over 15 baccalaureate degree programs.
City Tech is a member of the NCAA Division III and CUNY Athletic Conference. The official mascot for NYCCT is the Yellow Jacket.
The campus of New York City College Of Technology is in Brooklyn, NY, which is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at New York City College Of Technology include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. New York City College Of Technology is known for its programs in hospitality, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and family and social work.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.
New York City College Of Technology has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, New York City College Of Technology had 13,502 students enrolled (9,761 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
New York City College Of Technology values student athletics, and belongs to the City University of New York Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
CUNY New York City College Of Technology
300 Jay St
Brooklyn, NY 11201-2983
General Phone: (718) 260-5500
http://www.citytech.cuny.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 252 | computer engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, computer systems tech, electronics tech, environmental engineering tech, electromechanical tech, architectural drafting, telecommunications tech, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 163 | information science, data processing tech, computer science |
| Business and Management | 153 | accounting technology, business management, operations management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 151 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, opticianry, dental lab tech |
| Family and Social Work | 131 | community organization, human services, facilities management |
| Hospitality | 125 | hospitality management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 123 | registered nursing |
| Law | 74 | legal assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 74 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 45 | commercial art |
| Architecture and Planning | 42 | architectural tech |
| Design | 35 | design and visual communication |
| Medical Administration | 23 | health care facilities management |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 17 | theatre design |
| Media | 16 | photo and film tech |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 9 | chemical tech |
| Mathematics | 6 | applied mathematics |
| Education and Teaching | 6 | industrial arts teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for New York City College Of Technology in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 875 | 25 |
| Bachelor's degree | 559 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 11 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, New York City College Of Technology had a total enrollment of 13,502 students (9,761 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 14% |
| Black | 41% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 97% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 88 % |
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 | 11,618 | 10,186 | 88% | 2,844 | 28% |
| Men | 6,023 | 5,469 | 91% | 1,619 | 30% |
| Women | 5,595 | 4,717 | 84% | 1,225 | 26% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,339 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,979 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,016 |
Financial Aid:
New York City College Of Technology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 269600)
New York City College Of Technology has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 136 | 94 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 55 | 73 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 9 |
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 | 38 | $104,331 | 25 | $105,539 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 35 | $83,606 | 35 | $82,262 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 108 | $67,940 | 91 | $66,370 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $57,364 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 19 | $62,597 | 23 | $64,635 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 211 | $76,060 | 176 | $74,756 |
*: 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
Architectural Technology/Technician
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Facilities Planning and Management
Human Services, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MEDIA
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets New York City College Of Technology Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career 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 Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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