New York, NY
Roughly 58 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 46% to 58% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 30,013 | 13,953 | 2,092 | 46% |
| 2020 | 29,894 | 15,107 | 2,023 | 51% |
| 2021 | 31,175 | 19,972 | 2,565 | 64% |
| 2022 | 33,648 | 22,410 | 2,733 | 67% |
| 2023 | 31,988 | 18,576 | 2,666 | 58% |
Fall 2023 applicants
10,626 of 16,170 women and 7,593 of 15,195 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
CUNY City College has an acceptance rate of 58% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 18,576 of 31,988 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 58 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
31,988 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 2,666 enrolled.
No. CUNY City College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 46% to 58% — it has become less selective.