CUNY York College

www.york.cuny.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,930

2023 Average Net Price

$5,631

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

59.4%

14,236 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,161

57.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

30.3%

329 Graduates

About

CUNY York College is a higher education institution located in Queens County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at CUNY York College were General Health Services (212 degrees awarded), General Psychology (114 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (76 degrees).

In 2023, 1,096 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at CUNY York College. 74.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (412 degrees), 1.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (253 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at CUNY York College is $6,930, which is $−22,350 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at CUNY York College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 426 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at CUNY York College is $6,930, which is $22,350 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,631.

In 2023, 54% of undergraduate students attending CUNY York College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,930

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at CUNY York College was $6,930. The cost of tuition at CUNY York College is $−22,350 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$5,631

2023 Value

15.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 CUNY York College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,631. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of CUNY York College grew by 15.6%.

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

Other Student Expenses

$17,919

Room and Board

$1,364

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at CUNY York College was of $17,919 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.25% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,364. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at CUNY York College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at CUNY York College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 44.3% with respect to 2022, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at CUNY York College (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at CUNY York College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 426 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

CUNY York College received 14,236 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 11.6% annual growth. Out of those 14,236 applicants, 8,459 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.4% acceptance rate.

There were 6,161 students enrolled at CUNY York College in 2023. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

CUNY York College has an overall enrollment yield of 8.09%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

59.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

8,459

Accepted Out of 14,236

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of CUNY York College was 59.4% (8,459 admissions from 14,236 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 59.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 11.6%, while admissions declined by 11.2%.

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

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

2% of enrolled first-time students at CUNY York College in 2023 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.

Enrollment

CUNY York College had a total enrollment of 6,161 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at CUNY York College is 3,542 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,619. This means that 57.5% of students enrolled at CUNY York College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at CUNY York College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.5% Black or African American, 24.6% Hispanic or Latino, 22.9% Asian, 5.37% White, 2.4% Two or More Races, 1.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.341% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at CUNY York College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (24.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.3%) and Asian Female (13.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (22.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (19.8%) and Asian Female (16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at CUNY York College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,161 students. The full-time enrollment at CUNY York College is 3,542 and the part-time enrollment is 2,619. This means that 57.5% of students enrolled at CUNY York College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2023 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 York College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), CUNY York College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
2,436 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,514 enrolled students
Asian
1,411 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at CUNY York College is 39.5% Black or African American, 24.6% Hispanic or Latino, 22.9% Asian, 5.37% White, 2.4% Two or More Races, 1.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.341% 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 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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.

Graduates

In 2023, 532 more women than men received degrees from CUNY York College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at CUNY York College is black or african american (412 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (253 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at CUNY York College is General Health Services (212 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (114 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (76 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at CUNY York College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (84 degrees awarded), Transportation (29 degrees), and Communication Technologies (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY York College are Social workers, all other (247,041 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (209,917 people), Other managers (188,517 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (136,716 people), and Postsecondary teachers (134,246 people).

The most specialized majors at CUNY York College in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (84 degrees awarded), Transportation (29 degrees), Communication Technologies (9 degrees), Psychology (114 degrees), and English (25 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 York College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at CUNY York College are Public Administration and Social Service (84 degrees awarded), Transportation (29 degrees), Communication Technologies (9 degrees), Psychology (114 degrees), and English (25 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY York College are Elementary & secondary schools (645,394 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (389,707 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (318,505 people), Legal services (300,367 people), and Individual & family services (278,441 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by CUNY York College.

Most Common (2023)

General Health Services
212 degrees awarded
General Psychology
114 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
76 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at CUNY York College was General Health Services with 212 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

282

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

814

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 282 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY York College, which is 0.346 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (814).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 35 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY York College in General Health Services, which is 0.198 times less than the 177 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 177 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY York College in General Health Services, which is 5.06 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 9% of students graduating from CUNY York College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at CUNY York College is Female and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
412 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
253 degrees awarded
Asian
238 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at CUNY York College is black or african american (412 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (253 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
311 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
199 degrees awarded
Asian Female
166 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at CUNY York College is black or african american female (311 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (199 degrees).

Operations

CUNY York College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.26M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 251k (11.1%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, CUNY York College had a total salary expenditure of 142M. CUNY York College employs 63 Professors, 52 Assistant professors and 52 Associate professors. Most academics at CUNY York College are Female Professor (32), Male Professor (31), and Female Assistant professor (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY York College are: Management, with 80 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 65 employees, and Service with 58 employees.

Endowment

$2.26M

2023 Endowment

1.66%

decline from 2022

CUNY York College has an endowment valued at about $2.26M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of CUNY York College declined 1.66% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49.2M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at CUNY York College (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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.36M - Federal
$9.57M - State
$431k - Local

As of 2023, CUNY York College received $3.36M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9.57M from state grants and contracts, and $431k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$73.2M

2023 Salaries

4.8%

growth from 2022

In 2023, CUNY York College paid a median of $73.2M in salaries, which represents 51.7% of their overall expenditure ($142M) and a 4.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.08% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.62% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21.7M

Instructional Salaries

206

Number of Employees

In 2023, CUNY York College paid a total of $21.7M to 206 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

63 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

80 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at CUNY York College were Professor with 63 employees, Assistant professor with 52 employees, and Associate professor with 52 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY York College were Management with 80 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 65 employees, and Service with 58 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at CUNY York College was Female Professor with 32 employees, Male Professor with 31 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 31 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at CUNY York College.

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