More selective than 71% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
8% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose CCNY over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
CCNY SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, CCNY is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 700 |
| SAT math | 530 | 730 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1070 | 1430 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
CCNY admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 60% | 540–700 | 530–730 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 58% | 610–710 | 610–750 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is CCNY compared with other New York colleges?
CCNY has the 41st-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | 57% | 56% | $3,203 |
| 38 | CUNY Brooklyn College | 58% | 54% | $3,103 |
| 39 | Fordham University | 59% | 82% | $44,338 |
| 40 | State University of New York at Cortland | 60% | 68% | $22,345 |
| 41 | CUNY City College | 60% | 57% | $3,776 |
| 42 | Fashion Institute of Technology | 60% | 81% | $19,095 |
| 43 | Touro University | 61% | 72% | $29,627 |
| 44 | State University of New York at New Paltz | 62% | 72% | $18,809 |
| 45 | Sarah Lawrence College | 62% | 71% | $41,437 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at CCNY
College Scorecard; IPEDS
CCNY admissions questions
What is the CCNY acceptance rate?
CUNY City College accepts 60% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 18,576 of 31,988 applicants were admitted.
Does CCNY require the SAT or ACT?
CUNY City College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 8% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores.
What SAT score do you need for CCNY?
The middle 50% of CUNY City College enrolled first-year students scored 1070–1430 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at CCNY?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,666 of 18,576).
Is CCNY getting harder to get into?
CUNY City College accepted 60% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 58% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to CUNY City College overview