Jamaica, NY
Roughly 59 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 73% to 59% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14,633 | 10,658 | 1,122 | 73% |
| 2020 | 15,522 | 8,190 | 849 | 53% |
| 2021 | 13,852 | 9,283 | 898 | 67% |
| 2022 | 16,112 | 9,529 | 777 | 59% |
| 2023 | 14,236 | 8,459 | 684 | 59% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,991 of 7,979 women and 3,346 of 6,063 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 York College has an acceptance rate of 59% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 8,459 of 14,236 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 59 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
14,236 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 684 enrolled.
No. CUNY York College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 73% to 59% — it has become more selective.