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CUNY, Staten Island College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Staten Island, NY

$6,930

Avg in-state tuition

$14,880

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About CUNY, Staten Island College

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

CUNY, Staten Island College is a medium-sized public college located on an urban campus in Staten Island, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,755, and admissions are selective. The college offers 54 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 31%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,930, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,880.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

31% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

13k

Students enrolled

99%

Online student enrollment

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

44%

Hispanic

25%

Black

14%

Asian

12%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Unknown

Information not available

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

57%

Socio-economic diversity

63% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

1

Total Online Enrollment

12,714

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

99% On-campus

1% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 8% online

Master's X Bold Not offered

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $6,930 $14,880
Graduate $11,090 $20,520

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,364
On-campus room and board $19,135
On-campus other expenses $5,655
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $17,427
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,655
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,254

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $33,084 $41,034
Off-campus without family $31,376 $39,326
Off-campus with family $12,548 $20,498

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

85%

State Grant Aid

73%

Institution Grant Aid

10%

Pell Grant

63%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,504
State Grant Aid $4,649
Institution Grant Aid $3,026
Pell Grant Aid $4,998

Financial Outlook

$15k

Average student debt after graduation

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Education

BA

MA

DOC