CUNY York College
Jamaica, New York · Public
CUNY York College admitted 64% of 15,563 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 990–1210 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 30% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at CUNY York College
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Early decision and early action
CUNY York College doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How CUNY York College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
Important
- Course rigor
Considered
- –
Not considered
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.02 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is – a year. After grants, students paid $5,631 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is CUNY York College’s acceptance rate?
CUNY York College admitted 64% of applicants: 9,976 of 15,563 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
What SAT score do you need for CUNY York College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 990 to 1210, with a median around 1100. A score at or above 1100 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
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