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CUNY York College Campus Tours & Visits — Jamaica, NY

Known for health sciences — excellent value

CUNY York College is a public institution in Jamaica with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1100, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

30% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,945 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $4,734.

Established

1966

Motto

Sapere Aude, Incipe!

Mascot

Cardinal

Type

Public senior college

Division

Division III

59%

Acceptance

1100

SAT Avg

4,439

Undergrads

13:1

Student : Faculty

30%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$56,945

Earnings 10yr

$4,734

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#6

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•Prior to 1986, the mascot of the school was "Nomads", owing to the fact that they did not have a permanent home - and when the permanent campus opened, they became the "Cardinals.
•" ^ "History," York College website, accessed 1 November 2025; "York College Profile," September 1977, CUNY Digital History Archive, accessed 1 November 2025.
•" Pandora's Box, November 2006, 30, accessed 1 November 2025.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate59.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1100

Reading & Writing

500600

Math

490610

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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Required for financial aid consideration

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,358

Tuition (out-of-state)$15,308

Books & Supplies$1,500

Total Cost of Attendance$13,686

Average Net Price$4,734

Median Debt at Graduation$11,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$117

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,267

$30–48K$4,716

$48–75K$8,080

$75–110K$9,257

$110K+$12,206

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible

43%

First-generation

50%

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

94.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$7,500

Academics

Student-faculty ratio

13:1

Programs (56)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate30.3%

Freshman Retention59.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,148

10 Years$56,945

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

60%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

4,439

Gender Split

65% / 35%

Women / Men

First Generation

50%

Pell Grant Recipients

43%

Race & Ethnicity

White 4%

Black 38%

Hispanic 26%

Asian 22%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 5%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

35

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

9

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

4

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

9

Drug Arrests

7

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

160Very High

Estimated from NY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

11 mi(19 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

89 mi(154 min)

Bostonpop. 675K

182 mi(315 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

JFKNew York JFK4 mi

LGANew York LaGuardia7 mi

EWRNewark Liberty20 mi

Distance to Cities

New York, NY11 mi

~19 min drive

Newark, NJ20 mi

~35 min drive

Trenton, NJ60 mi

~1h 44m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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