CUNY New York City College of Technology

www.citytech.cuny.edu

Add Comparison
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $6,930
    2024 Average Net Price
    $5,794
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    80.3%
    24,745 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    14,486
    63.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    20.9%
    232 Graduates

    About

    CUNY New York City College of Technology is a higher education institution located in Kings County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at CUNY New York City College of Technology were Information Science (227 degrees awarded), Computer Engineering Technology (98 degrees), and General Design & Visual Communications (94 degrees).

    In 2024, 2,338 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at CUNY New York City College of Technology. 46.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (760 degrees), 1.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (604 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at CUNY New York City College of Technology is $6,930, which is $−21,248 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

    Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse FieldsBaccalaureate Colleges

    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at CUNY New York City College of Technology is $6,930, which is $21,248 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,794.

    In 2024, 66% of undergraduate students attending CUNY New York City College of Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $6,930
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at CUNY New York City College of Technology was $6,930. The cost of tuition at CUNY New York City College of Technology is $−21,248 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Average Net Price

    $5,794
    2024 Value
    6.96%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 CUNY New York City College of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,794. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of CUNY New York City College of Technology grew by 6.96%.

    This chart compares the average net price of CUNY New York City College of Technology (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.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Other Student Expenses

    $21,788
    Room and Board
    $1,500
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at CUNY New York City College of Technology 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 New York City College of Technology (in red) with that of similar universities.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Financial Aid by Income Level

    66%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    5%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    66% of undergraduate students at CUNY New York City College of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 7.04% with respect to 2023, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at CUNY New York City College of Technology (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.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Admissions

    CUNY New York City College of Technology received 24,745 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 17.8% annual growth. Out of those 24,745 applicants, 19,867 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.3% acceptance rate.

    There were 14,486 students enrolled at CUNY New York City College of Technology in 2024. 5% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    CUNY New York City College of Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 18.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    80.3%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    19,867
    Accepted Out of 24,745

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of CUNY New York City College of Technology was 80.3% (19,867 admissions from 24,745 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 80.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 17.8%, while admissions grew by 17.1%.

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

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    SAT Scores

    5%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    198
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    5% of enrolled first-time students at CUNY New York City College of Technology 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.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Enrollment

    CUNY New York City College of Technology had a total enrollment of 14,486 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at CUNY New York City College of Technology is 9,168 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,318. This means that 63.3% of students enrolled at CUNY New York City College of Technology are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at CUNY New York City College of Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.9% Hispanic or Latino, 26.6% Black or African American, 19.1% Asian, 10.4% White, 2.15% Two or More Races, 0.393% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.228% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at CUNY New York City College of Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (20.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.2%) and Black or African American Male (15%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    63.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at CUNY New York City College of Technology in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,486 students. The full-time enrollment at CUNY New York City College of Technology is 9,168 and the part-time enrollment is 5,318. This means that 63.3% of students enrolled at CUNY New York City College of Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Retention Rate over Time

    65%
    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 New York City College of Technology was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), CUNY New York City College of Technology had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      5,346 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      3,851 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      2,770 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at CUNY New York City College of Technology is 36.9% Hispanic or Latino, 26.6% Black or African American, 19.1% Asian, 10.4% White, 2.15% Two or More Races, 0.393% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.228% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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.

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    Graduates

    In 2024, 152 fewer women than men received degrees from CUNY New York City College of Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at CUNY New York City College of Technology is hispanic or latino (760 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (604 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at CUNY New York City College of Technology is Information Science (227 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Engineering Technology (98 degrees) and General Design & Visual Communications (94 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at CUNY New York City College of Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (548 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (80 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (431 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY New York City College of Technology are Software developers (654,423 people), Other managers (178,414 people), Social workers, all other (150,562 people), Computer occupations, all other (137,386 people), and Computer & information systems managers (119,769 people).

    The most specialized majors at CUNY New York City College of Technology in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (548 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (80 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (431 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (112 degrees), and Science Technologies (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY New York City College of Technology are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

    The most specialized majors at CUNY New York City College of Technology are Engineering Technologies (548 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (80 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (431 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (112 degrees), and Science Technologies (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY New York City College of Technology are Computer Systems Design (660,316 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (198,542 people), Elementary & secondary schools (169,312 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,496 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (135,957 people).

    The most specialized majors at CUNY New York City College of Technology are Engineering Technologies (548 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (80 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (431 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (112 degrees), and Science Technologies (8 degrees) (as of 2024).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by CUNY New York City College of Technology.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Computer & Information Sciences
      124 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      123 degrees awarded
    3. General Health Services
      118 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at CUNY New York City College of Technology was General Computer & Information Sciences with 124 degrees awarded.

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    1,245
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,093
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 1,245 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY New York City College of Technology, which is 1.14 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,093).

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

    View Data
    Save Image

    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 183 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY New York City College of Technology in Information Science, which is 4.16 times more than the 44 female recipients with that same degree.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 107 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY New York City College of Technology in Registered Nursing, which is 3.15 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Time to Complete

    9%
    100% Completion Time
    30%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 9% of students graduating from CUNY New York City College of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      760 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      604 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      550 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at CUNY New York City College of Technology is hispanic or latino (760 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (604 degrees).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Male
      487 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Male
      482 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      480 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at CUNY New York City College of Technology is hispanic or latino male (487 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (482 degrees).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Operations

    CUNY New York City College of Technology has an endowment valued at nearly $16.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.01M (6.02%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

    In 2024, CUNY New York City College of Technology had a total salary expenditure of 308M. CUNY New York City College of Technology employs 136 Associate professors, 105 Professors and 72 Assistant professors. Most academics at CUNY New York City College of Technology are Male Associate professor (71), Female Associate professor (65), and Male Professor (57).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY New York City College of Technology are: Office and Administrative Support, with 113 employees, Management, with 75 employees, and Service with 67 employees.

    Endowment

    $16.8M
    2024 Endowment
    5.42%
    growth from 2023

    CUNY New York City College of Technology has an endowment valued at about $16.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of CUNY New York City College of Technology grew 5.42% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.6M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

    The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $3.98M - Federal
    2. $13.9M - State
    3. $1.26M - Local

    As of 2024, CUNY New York City College of Technology received $3.98M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $13.9M from state grants and contracts, and $1.26M from local grants and contracts.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Salary Expenditure

    $130M
    2024 Salaries
    3.5%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, CUNY New York City College of Technology paid a median of $130M in salaries, which represents 42.2% of their overall expenditure ($308M) and a 3.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.54% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.01% growth between 2021 and 2022.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Instructional Salaries

    $40.7M
    Instructional Salaries
    376
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, CUNY New York City College of Technology paid a total of $40.7M to 376 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.3% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY New York City College of Technology were Office and Administrative Support with 113 employees, Management with 75 employees, and Service with 67 employees.

    View Data
    Save Image