CUNY York College (York)
Public four-year university in Jamaica, NY that costs an average of $1,956 a year after financial aid, admits 64% of applicants and graduates 27% of full-time students.
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Cost of York
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,293 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $7,358 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $15,308 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| Average net price after aid | $1,956 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $364 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $780 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $5,177 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $7,927 |
| $110,001+ | $11,220 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with York's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 64% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 880 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 410–480 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 380–480 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 27% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 57% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $51,134 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $62,351 |
| Rank in New York (earnings) | 83rd of 140 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $11,350 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $129 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 43% |
| Students with federal loans | 7.8% |
Majors and programs at York
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (46)
Certificate programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Social Sciences | — | — | — |
| Social Work | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (8)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 52 | $146,511 | $57,500 |
| Social Work | 73 | $62,839 | $20,500 |
| Air Transportation | 13 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 19 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 12 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 76 | — | — |
Similar colleges in New York
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Military Academy | West Point | — | 12% | — |
| SUNY Old Westbury | Old Westbury | $8,991 | 84% | $65,583 |
| SUNY Oneonta | Oneonta | $18,369 | 70% | $66,840 |
| SUNY College at Geneseo | Geneseo | $18,952 | 66% | $70,405 |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh | Plattsburgh | $15,606 | 78% | $61,867 |
| SUNY Buffalo State University | Buffalo | $10,886 | 73% | $55,028 |
| State University of New York at Oswego | Oswego | $16,300 | 81% | $63,727 |
| SUNY Brockport | Brockport | $17,315 | 71% | $60,028 |
About York
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Jamaica, NY |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 4,345 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | york.cuny.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is York's acceptance rate?
CUNY York College admits 64% of applicants. Admitted students average 880 on the SAT.
How much does York cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,293 a year (tuition and fees: $7,358 in-state, $15,308 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $1,956 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $364.
How much do York graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $62,351 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 83rd of 140 similar colleges in New York. The best-paid bachelor's program is clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions ($118,710 a year after graduation).
What is York's graduation rate?
27% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 57% of first-year students return for a second year.