CUNY York College

www.york.cuny.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,930

2024 Average Net Price

$5,131

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

64.1%

15,563 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

6,174

58% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

32.2%

357 Graduates

About

CUNY York College is a higher education institution located in Queens County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at CUNY York College were General Health Services (213 degrees awarded), General Psychology (96 degrees), and Accounting (63 degrees).

In 2024, 1,057 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at CUNY York College. 68.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (354 degrees), 1.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (294 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at CUNY York College is $6,930, which is $−17,070 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at CUNY York College is $6,930, which is $17,070 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,131.

In 2024, 50% of undergraduate students attending CUNY York College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,930

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at CUNY York College was $6,930. The cost of tuition at CUNY York College is $−17,070 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of CUNY York College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,131

2024 Value

8.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 CUNY York College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,131. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of CUNY York College grew by 8.88%.

This chart compares the average net price of CUNY York College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$21,788

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at CUNY York College was of $21,788 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 21.6% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 9.97% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at CUNY York College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at CUNY York College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 7.41% with respect to 2023, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at CUNY York College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

CUNY York College received 15,563 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.32% annual growth. Out of those 15,563 applicants, 9,976 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64.1% acceptance rate.

There were 6,174 students enrolled at CUNY York College in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

CUNY York College has an overall enrollment yield of 7.68%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

64.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

9,976

Accepted Out of 15,563

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of CUNY York College was 64.1% (9,976 admissions from 15,563 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 59.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 9.32%, while admissions grew by 17.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of CUNY York College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

4% of enrolled first-time students at CUNY York College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

CUNY York College had a total enrollment of 6,174 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at CUNY York College is 3,578 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,596. This means that 58% of students enrolled at CUNY York College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at CUNY York College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.3% Black or African American, 23.1% Asian, 23.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.76% White, 2.41% Two or More Races, 1.38% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.308% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at CUNY York College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (25.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.5%) and Asian Female (12.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (24.2%), followed by Asian Female (17.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at CUNY York College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,174 students. The full-time enrollment at CUNY York College is 3,578 and the part-time enrollment is 2,596. This means that 58% of students enrolled at CUNY York College are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at CUNY York College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at CUNY York College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), CUNY York College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at CUNY York College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
2,613 enrolled students
Asian
1,428 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,424 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at CUNY York College is 42.3% Black or African American, 23.1% Asian, 23.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.76% White, 2.41% Two or More Races, 1.38% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.308% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 393 more women than men received degrees from CUNY York College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at CUNY York College is black or african american (354 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (294 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at CUNY York College is General Health Services (213 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (96 degrees) and Accounting (63 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at CUNY York College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (39 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (68 degrees), and Communication Technologies (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY York College are Registered nurses (1,558,062 people), Social workers, all other (260,413 people), Medical & health services managers (220,470 people), Other managers (214,668 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (186,427 people).

The most specialized majors at CUNY York College in 2024 are Transportation (39 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (68 degrees), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), Psychology (96 degrees), and Health (410 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY York College are Physicians, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at CUNY York College are Transportation (39 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (68 degrees), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), Psychology (96 degrees), and Health (410 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY York College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,826,968 people), Elementary & secondary schools (682,191 people), Outpatient care centers (497,540 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (344,122 people), and Individual & family services (270,265 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by CUNY York College.

Most Common (2024)

General Health Services
213 degrees awarded
General Psychology
96 degrees awarded
Accounting
63 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at CUNY York College was General Health Services with 213 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at CUNY York College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

332

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

725

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 332 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY York College, which is 0.458 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (725).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at CUNY York College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 30 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY York College in Computer Science, which is 5 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 188 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY York College in General Health Services, which is 7.52 times more than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 12% of students graduating from CUNY York College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
354 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
294 degrees awarded
Asian
240 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at CUNY York College is black or african american (354 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (294 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
422 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
392 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
365 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at CUNY York College is black or african american female (422 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (392 degrees).

Operations

CUNY York College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.46M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 648k (26.3%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, CUNY York College had a total salary expenditure of 150M. CUNY York College employs 65 Professors, 52 Assistant professors and 49 Associate professors. Most academics at CUNY York College are Male Professor (35), Female Assistant professor (31), and Female Professor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY York College are: Management, with 69 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 61 employees, and Service with 54 employees.

Endowment

$2.46M

2024 Endowment

9.11%

growth from 2023

CUNY York College has an endowment valued at about $2.46M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of CUNY York College grew 9.11% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $43.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at CUNY York College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.2M - Federal
$6.56M - State
$400k - Local

As of 2024, CUNY York College received $4.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.56M from state grants and contracts, and $400k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$77M

2024 Salaries

5.13%

growth from 2023

In 2024, CUNY York College paid a median of $77M in salaries, which represents 51.5% of their overall expenditure ($150M) and a 5.13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.8% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.08% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$21.6M

Instructional Salaries

203

Number of Employees

In 2024, CUNY York College paid a total of $21.6M to 203 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY York College were Management with 69 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 61 employees, and Service with 54 employees.

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