CUNY City College Acceptance Rate
New York, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 31,988
- Admitted
- 18,576
- Yield
- 14.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, CUNY City College's acceptance rate has risen from 38.1% in 2014–15 to 58.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 21,050 to 31,988 (+52%) over that period.
Its 58.1% rate makes CUNY City College more selective than about 77% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 71%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (65.7% for women vs 50% for men, a 15.7-point gap). CUNY City College has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 14.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 21,050 | 8,011 | 38.1% | 1,441 |
| 2015–16 | 20,331 | 8,736 | 43% | 1,630 |
| 2016–17 | 20,642 | 9,370 | 45.4% | 1,827 |
| 2017–18 | 21,207 | 9,834 | 46.4% | 1,705 |
| 2018–19 | 21,982 | 10,611 | 48.3% | 1,830 |
| 2019–20 | 30,013 | 13,953 | 46.5% | 2,092 |
| 2020–21 | 29,894 | 15,107 | 50.5% | 2,023 |
| 2021–22 | 31,175 | 19,972 | 64.1% | 2,565 |
| 2022–23 | 33,648 | 22,410 | 66.6% | 2,733 |
| 2023–24 | 31,988 | 18,576 | 58.1% | 2,666 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 16,170 | 10,626 | 65.7% |
| Men | 15,195 | 7,593 | 50% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–710 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 610–750 |
How CUNY City College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is CUNY City College's acceptance rate?
CUNY City College's acceptance rate is 58.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (18,576 admitted of 31,988 applicants).
Is CUNY City College test optional?
CUNY City College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to CUNY City College?
CUNY City College received 31,988 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 18,576.
What SAT score do you need for CUNY City College?
Admitted students at CUNY City College typically scored 610–710 on SAT Reading/Writing and 610–750 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is CUNY City College getting harder to get into?
CUNY City College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 38.1% in 2014–15 to 58.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ccny.cuny.edu/.