CUNY York College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
CUNY York College is a public institution located in Jamaica, New York with approximately 4,345 undergraduate students enrolled. CUNY York College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The average net price after financial aid is $4,456 per year. The graduation rate is 32%, and the typical graduate earns $45,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
York College is a public senior college in Jamaica, Queens, New York City, United States. It is a senior college in the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Founded in 1966, York was the first senior college founded under the newly formed CUNY system, which united several previously independent public colleges into a single public university system in 1961. The college is a member-school of Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The college enrolls more than 6,000 students as of fall 2022.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $4,734/year after aid and only $7,500 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the most affordable paths to a degree you'll find anywhere. However, the 30% graduation rate is a serious concern — only 3 in 10 students finish, and a 60% freshman retention rate suggests many leave after year one, so incoming students should honestly assess their support systems and commitment before enrolling. Worth considering if cost is your primary barrier and you have a clear plan, but go in with eyes open.
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Net Price by Family Income
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% 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 (4,345 undergraduates).
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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.
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