CUNY City College

    New York, NY · Public · Doctoral / R2 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1070–1430
    Median ~1250
    Acceptance rate
    60%
    Enrollment
    12,505
    ACT middle 50%
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    What the numbers say about City

    • The reported middle 50% spans 360 points, from 1070 to 1430. A planning score near or above 1470 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 60% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 57% completion rate and $66,039 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1250 SAT scorePlan for a 1450Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $7,340
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $15,290
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $66,039
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    57%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1070 and 1430. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1470 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1430 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1250 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1070 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to City's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of ArizonaTucson, AZ1150–142086%
    University of HoustonHouston, TX1160–134074%
    University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia, MO1150–133078%
    University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusNorman, OK1140–133077%
    University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL1130–135077%
    College of CharlestonCharleston, SC1140–131060%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for City?

    CUNY City College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1070–1430, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1470 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is City's acceptance rate?

    CUNY City College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 60%.

    How much does it cost to attend City?

    In-state tuition is approximately $7,340 and out-of-state is approximately $15,290. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is City test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check CUNY City College's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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