New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
City Tech’s 80% acceptance rate makes admission realistic for many applicants, but the 21% six-year graduation rate means you should also be honest about academic fit and support. Because it is test-optional and only 5% submit SAT scores, send scores only if they are a strength, ideally near or above 1140.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York facts and stats
New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York is an urban public college with an undergraduate enrollment of 14,486 students. City Tech has a freshman retention rate of 65% and a 6-year graduation rate of 21%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.
Brooklyn, NY
How do your scores compare at City Tech?
Key New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
February 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
February 1
Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
November 7, 2026
Registration deadline: October 23, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you plan to submit scores to City Tech, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and senior-year fall for retakes and possible superscoring gains. With the February 1 Regular Decision deadline, a December retake is typically the last SAT or ACT that will return scores in time.
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What you'll actually pay
City Tech’s in-state tuition is $6,930, while out-of-state tuition is $14,880. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.
City Tech’s out-of-state tuition is $14,880, while New York students pay $6,930. Because it is a public CUNY college, the amount students actually pay can vary based on eligibility for lower tuition rates, fees, living costs, and financial need. Students should compare the listed tuition with their expected aid package to estimate the net price.
Student life at New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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