PublicUrbanCollege of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island
Staten Island, New York 10314
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
College of Staten Island CUNY is a public institution in Staten Island with particular strength in business and psychology.
A mid-sized campus of 9.4K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
33% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,501 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $5,115.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History The College of Staten Island is the product of a merger in 1976 of Staten Island Community College (SICC), founded in 1956, and Richmond College, founded in 1965.
- •The College of Staten Island has been located on the grounds of the former Willowbrook State School since 1993.
- •Willig, 1955–1968, was the inaugural president of College of Staten Island predecessor institution Staten Island Community College (SICC).
- •Herbert Schueler, 1966–1973, was the first president of College of Staten Island predecessor institution Richmond College.
- •Edmond Volpe, 1976–1994, an American literature scholar, retired in 1994, after having successfully handled the merger of the two colleges and the unification of the two campuses.
Source: Wikipedia
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
89.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$8,846
Academics
Programs (98)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
71
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + large city premium
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Days out near Staten Island
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