CUNY York College is a public 4-year college in Jamaica, New York with 4,345 undergraduates. It admits 64% of applicants, costs an average of $1,956 a year after grants and graduates 27% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
CUNY York College acceptance rate and admissions
CUNY York College admitted 64% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 410 to 480, math 380 to 480). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
CUNY York College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $7,358 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $15,308 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $13,293 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $1,956 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $1,956 a year after grants and scholarships, $11,337 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run CUNY York College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
CUNY York College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 27% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $62,351 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $11,350 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 18% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
CUNY York College majors and what graduates earn
CUNY York College awarded bachelor's degrees in 39 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from medical lab science ($122,313).
All 39 majors at CUNY York College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical lab science | 29 | $118,710 | $122,313 | n/a |
| Nursing | 55 | $117,821 | $112,147 | $16,750 |
| Computer science | 36 | $40,432 | $73,044 | n/a |
| English | 15 | n/a | $69,380 | n/a |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 9 | n/a | $69,306 | n/a |
| Biology | 37 | $37,854 | $69,149 | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 18 | $60,692 | $67,862 | n/a |
| Accounting | 63 | $53,392 | $67,152 | n/a |
| Marketing | 21 | $41,164 | $64,386 | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | 10 | $49,265 | $63,367 | n/a |
| Business administration | 36 | $45,849 | $62,993 | $11,250 |
| Social work | 32 | $47,277 | $60,820 | n/a |
| Health professions, general | 213 | $42,168 | $60,346 | $10,065 |
| Sociology | 40 | $47,720 | $59,899 | n/a |
| Air Transportation | 34 | $45,268 | $57,665 | n/a |
| Economics | 6 | $51,615 | $56,571 | n/a |
| Journalism | 14 | n/a | $53,901 | n/a |
| Psychology | 96 | $39,979 | $53,156 | $9,333 |
| Public health | 30 | $42,493 | $52,679 | n/a |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians | 10 | $31,797 | $47,469 | n/a |
| Mathematics | 9 | n/a | $46,023 | n/a |
| Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education | 12 | $40,874 | $44,991 | n/a |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 19 | $34,791 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 16 | $72,333 | n/a | n/a |
| Human resources | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Music | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and studio arts | 9 | $33,915 | n/a | n/a |
| Political science | 7 | $32,294 | n/a | n/a |
| Finance | 7 | $33,129 | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Romance languages | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| History | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Gerontology | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biotechnology | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Philosophy | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Geology and earth sciences | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Anthropology | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at CUNY York College
6 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 6 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social work | Master's | 36 | $62,839 | $20,500 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 36 | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 25 | $146,511 | $57,500 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Air Transportation | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 4,345 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 65% women, 35% men
- 13 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at CUNY York College?
CUNY York College admitted 64% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does CUNY York College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $7,358 for in-state students and $15,308 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $1,956 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for CUNY York College?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 410 to 480 in reading and writing and 380 to 480 in math. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is CUNY York College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, CUNY York College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY York College?
27% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do CUNY York College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $62,351 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.