More selective than 34% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
2% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose NYCCT 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.
NYCCT 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, NYCCT is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 460 | 570 |
| SAT math | 440 | 570 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 900 | 1140 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
NYCCT admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 80% | 460–570 | 440–570 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 81% | 450–580 | 430–620 | — | 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 NYCCT compared with other New York colleges?
NYCCT has the 93rd-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | State University of New York at Plattsburgh | 78% | 59% | $17,156 |
| 90 | Manhattan University | 79% | 64% | $27,256 |
| 91 | Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid | 79% | 53% | $10,909 |
| 92 | Mesivta Torah Vodaath Rabbinical Seminary | 80% | 50% | $4,876 |
| 93 | CUNY New York City College of Technology | 80% | 21% | $5,127 |
| 94 | State University of New York at Oswego | 81% | 60% | $16,236 |
| 95 | New York Institute of Technology | 81% | 59% | $22,443 |
| 96 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute | 81% | 55% | $14,164 |
| 97 | D'Youville University | 81% | 67% | $20,433 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at NYCCT
College Scorecard; IPEDS
NYCCT admissions questions
What is the NYCCT acceptance rate?
CUNY New York City College of Technology accepts 80% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 16,962 of 21,007 applicants were admitted.
Does NYCCT require the SAT or ACT?
CUNY New York City College of Technology considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 2% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores.
What SAT score do you need for NYCCT?
The middle 50% of CUNY New York City College of Technology enrolled first-year students scored 900–1140 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 NYCCT?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,375 of 16,962).
Is NYCCT getting harder to get into?
CUNY New York City College of Technology accepted 80% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 81% 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 New York City College of Technology overview