College of Staten Island of the City University of New York
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How strong are the academics at College of Staten Island of the City University of New York?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

18:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

College of Staten Island has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

College of Staten Island of the City University of New York has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on College of Staten Island's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at College of Staten Island of the City University of New York:

76%
First-year retention rate
46%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are College of Staten Island of the City University of New York's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Business/Commerce, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Computer Science
English Language and Literature, General
26
71.6
117.2
162.8
208.4
254

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Women's Studies 3
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 2
  • Italian Studies 1
  • African-American/Black Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 122
  • Biochemistry 9
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 193
  • Accounting 55
  • Business/Commerce, General 7
  • Accounting 2
Communication
  • Communication, General 46
  • Communication and Media Studies 46
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 91
  • Information Science/Studies 19
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 5
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 64
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 12
  • History Teacher Education 6
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 5
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 5
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education 2
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education 1
  • Earth Science Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Physics Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 29
  • Engineering, General 22
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 64
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 8
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
  • Comparative Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 32
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 16
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist 0
  • Physician Associate/Assistant 0
History
  • History, General 28
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 18
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 12
  • Mathematics, General 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 3
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy, Other 7
  • Philosophy 4
  • Philosophy, Other 2
Physical Sciences
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 5
  • Chemistry, General 4
  • Physics, General 1
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 254
  • Psychology, General 5
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 14
Social Sciences
  • Sociology and Anthropology 55
  • Political Science and Government, General 31
  • Economics, General 30
  • Geography 4
  • Economics, General 3
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
  • Sociology, General 0
  • Anthropology, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 18
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 9
  • Music, General 6
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
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