CUNY City College Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
13K

Full + Part time Students
1:12

Faculty to Student Ratio
11%

Transfer Student Ratio
$12.4K

Avg. Financial Aid

The City College of New York is a comprehensive teaching, research and service institution dedicated to accessibility and excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. Requiring demonstrated potential for admission and a high level of accomplishment for graduation, we provide a diverse student body with opportunities to achieve academically, creatively, and professionally in the liberal arts and sciences and in professional fields such as engineering, education, architecture, and biomedical education. We are committed to fostering student-centered education and advancing knowledge through scholarly research. As a public university with public purposes, we also seek to contribute to the cultural, social and economic life of New York.

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Overview

Total Faculty	592
Full-Time Undergraduate	9,524
Part-Time Undergraduate	3,459
Transfer Students	1,398
Programs	96 Programs
Courses	53 Courses
Transfer Agreements	4 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	1,705 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$5,759
Out-of-State Tuition	$11,969
Books and Supplies	$1,248
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	19%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$5,972
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	60%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$6,445

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Most of our award amounts are need based, and you will have to maintain good academic standing. We urge you to apply for financial aid for each upcoming year before the priority deadline of April 1.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	February 1
Spring	September 15

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Minimum GPA requirements vary by school. Consult the Student Handbook or call Admissions for details.
Official Transcripts:

Transfer applicants are required to submit official transcripts from each college attended (as well as from their high schools).
SAT Scores:

If you took the SAT or ACT, it is highly recommended that you submit your scores to demonstrate college-level readiness in reading, writing and mathematics. SAT/ACT scores are required if you have earned less than 30 college credits.
Letters of Recommendation:

The submission of an F-1 Transfer Student Recommendation Form is required.
Essay:

The City College of New York does not publish a requirement for the submission of an essay or personal statement.
Application Fee:

All applicants who are not currently enrolled at a CUNY college must pay a $70.00 non-refundable application-processing fee.
Interview:

The City College of New York does not publish a requirement for a personal interview for admission consideration.
Other Requirements:

Transfer programs such as the PA Program at the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education and the CUNY BA/BS for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies require a supplemental paper application.
Apply Here:

www1.ccny.cuny.edu/prospective/admissions/applications.cfm

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

In general, credit is given only for courses completed with a grade of “C” or better in properly accredited programs. No credit will be granted for courses in which the low- est passing grade (usually “D”) was obtained.
Credits (Min/Max):

You may transfer up to 90 credits. CUNY students with A.A., A.A.S. or A.S. degrees are entitled to a minimum of 60 credits.