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York College of The City University of New York, also referred to as York, is a public, coeducational College located in Queens, New York, United States. It was established in 1847 as the Free Academy to provide free, higher education in New York City. In 1961, the City University of New York was established, incorporating the Free Academy, and other units, under the then Board of Higher Education. It was then that the college received its present name. The College opened its doors as York College in 1966.
The academic departments under York College are as follows:
The men's and women's sports teams of York College are known as the Cardinals and Lady Cardinals respectively. The official mascot is the Cardinal. Men participate in cross country, soccer, basketball, track & field (indoor and outdoor), swimming, volleyball, and tennis. Women participate in cross country, basketball, volleyball, track & field (indoor and outdoor), swimming, and softball.
Students attend York College in Jamaica, NY, a large city. The school is a public institution. York College degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. York College is known for its programs in business and management, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that York College only let in 48% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 370. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 470.
York College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 6,727 students at York College (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population.
York College values student athletics, and belongs to the City University of New York Athletic Conference and Eastern College Athletic Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
CUNY York College
94-20 Guy R Brewer Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11451
General Phone: (718) 262-2000
http://www.york.cuny.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 200 | business management, accounting, marketing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 126 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 113 | sociology, English, liberal arts and sciences, political science, Spanish language, economics, French language, speech and rhetoric, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 70 | social work, adult development and aging |
| Medical Administration | 54 | public health education, environmental health |
| Medical Support and Technology | 53 | clinical lab tech, physician assistant, health service and sciences |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 30 | occupational therapy, parks and recreation studies |
| Science | 25 | biology, chemistry, biotechnology, geology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 24 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 23 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics |
| Education and Teaching | 12 | physical education teaching, health teaching, science teaching |
| Fine Arts | 11 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Media | 6 | communications tech |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for York College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 746 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 17 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, York College had a total enrollment of 6,727 students (4,924 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 7% |
| Black | 53% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 96% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 64 % |
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 | 8,329 | 4,005 | 48% | 1,017 | 25% |
| Men | 3,054 | 1,435 | 47% | 361 | 25% |
| Women | 5,275 | 2,570 | 49% | 656 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 470 |
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 | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,312 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,952 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,016 |
Financial Aid:
York College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 475900)
York College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 61 | 47 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 42 | 38 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 11 |
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 | 26 | $104,810 | 14 | $96,802 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 33 | $82,098 | 30 | $83,832 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 37 | $67,375 | 32 | $67,017 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $54,990 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 11 | $62,951 | 15 | $56,864 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 109 | $80,134 | 96 | $74,403 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Track | City University of New York Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communications Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Physician Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets York College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (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 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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