The City College of the City University of New York SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
CCNY’s 60% acceptance rate means admission is realistic, but the 57% graduation rate is a reminder to prepare for the workload, not just the acceptance letter. Since CCNY is test-optional, you do not need scores, but a strong SAT or ACT can help if your GPA is near or below the 3.4 average.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
The City College of the City University of New York facts and stats
The City College of the City University of New York enrolls 12,982 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. CCNY has a 79% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 57% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.
New York, NY
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Key The City College of the City University of New York application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
February 1
Financial Aid Priority
March 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 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 choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to CCNY, plan to take your first test by spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year plus fall of senior year for retakes and possible superscoring gains. CCNY’s March 15 financial aid priority deadline is not a testing deadline, so use the application deadline for your intended entry term to decide which fall retake is the last one likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
CCNY’s in-state tuition is $6,930, while out-of-state tuition is $14,880. About 80% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $5,838. Submit the FAFSA by the March 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
At CCNY, out-of-state tuition is $14,880, while in-state tuition is $6,930; room and board adds about $22,260. Aid is common, with 80% of students receiving aid and an average package of $5,810. Merit awards average $5,838 for students who receive them. Graduates leave with an average debt of $7,242.
Student life at The City College of the City University of New York
Freshman housing: No guarantee
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 1% of men join fraternities, and 0% of women join sororities.
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