Overview of York College

York College is one of the eleven senior colleges in CUNY. The school is situated in Queens, New York City, and the school’s student population mirrors the rich ethnic diversity of the surrounding community. The institution has a large selection of over 40 undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to select from. Students are supported by a 20 to 1student/faculty ratio, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s many clubs and organizations. On the athletic front, the York College Cardinals play in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), within the Division III City University of New York Athletic Conference.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 8,693 (8,495 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 36% Male/64% Female
• 60% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $7,157 (in-state); $18,427 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,364
• Room and Board: $14,824
• Other Expenses: $5,475
• Total Cost: $28,820 (in-state); $40,090 (out-of-state)

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 88%
• Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 87%
  • Loans: 4%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $7,593
  • Loans: $5,581

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology; Public Administration and Social Service Professions; and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 64%
• Transfer Out Rate: 32%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 6%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 30%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Overview of York College Admissions

Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the admissions offices mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data                        

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 53%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 450/530
  • SAT Math: 440/520
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: -/-
  • ACT English: -/-
  • ACT Math: -/-

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for York College, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If York College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Avila University, Texas Southern University, California State University Dominguez Hills, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Pine Manor College, Paul Quinn College, Wiley College

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for York College, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

Kean University, University of Texas at Brownsville, California State University Los Angeles, State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, Southern Vermont College, Alabama State University, College of St. Elizabeth

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than York College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

Old Dominion University, Georgia State University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of California, Merced, Liberty University, University of Texas at El Paso, California State University Northridge

Applying to York College

Application Deadline: June 1

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.york.cuny.edu/admissions/freshman

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://www.cuny.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://www.cuny.edu/admissions/graduate-studies/     

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://www.cuny.edu/admissions/graduate-studies/apply