The City College of New York of the City University of New York
Admissions

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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The City College of New York of the City University of New York, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

61
%
Acceptance rate
3.43
Average High School GPA
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into The City College of New York of the City University of New York?

61%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, City College accepted 61% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 32,787 people applied and 19,912 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
11291 / 16713 (68%)
Men
8621 / 16074 (54%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at The City College of New York of the City University of New York:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

13%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 13% ended up enrolling at The City College of New York of the City University of New York, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into The City College of New York of the City University of New York by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things City College considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The City College of New York of the City University of New York?

3.43
Average High School GPA
Test Blind
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended The City College of New York of the City University of New York as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.43.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
3.75-3.99
13%
3.50-3.74
27%
3.25-3.49
34%
3.00-3.24
23%
2.50-2.99
3%

City College is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to The City College of New York of the City University of New York. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 4
Application notification

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