College of Staten Island CUNY
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families who need the lowest possible cost. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 9,657 students.
About This School
College of Staten Island CUNY is a public institution located in Staten Island, New York with approximately 9,657 undergraduate students enrolled. College of Staten Island CUNY has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The average net price after financial aid is $5,579 per year. The graduation rate is 34%, and the typical graduate earns $47,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $5,115 per year after aid and a median debt of only $8,846 at graduation, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find anywhere. The concern is the 33% graduation rate — meaning most students who start here don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious, plan to stay local, and have a clear plan to stay on track academically.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,657 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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