- CUNY New York City College of Technology was founded in 1946, under the name “The New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences.” The urgent mission at the time was to provide training to GIs returning from the Second World War and to provide New York with the technically proficient workforce it would need to thrive in the emerging post-war economy. No one in 1946 could have predicted the transformation the College has experienced. Our mission, however, has not changed; It is still urgent, and it is still focused on preparing a technically proficient workforce and well-educated citizens. The College’s offerings encompass the pre-professional, professional and technical programs that respond to regional economic needs and provide access to higher education for all who seek fulfillment of career and economic goals through education. The 60 registered programs offered allow graduates to pursue careers in the architectural and engineering technologies, the computer, entertainment, and health professions, human services, advertising and publishing, hospitality, business, and law-related professions, as well as programs in career and technical teacher education.
School Highlights
CUNY New York City College of Technology serves 15,997 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 15,997 students
- In-state tuition: $6,069
- Out-state tuition: $12,579
- Acceptance Rate: 82%
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 88%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
CUNY New York City College of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,429 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
CUNY New York City College of Technology
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
1,429 staff
158 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of CUNY New York City College of Technology has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The CUNY New York City College of Technology diversity score of 0.76 is equal to the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
15,997 students
746 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
9,471 students
519 students
# Part-Time Students
6,526 students
514 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
159 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
9,471 students
502 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,526 students
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
8%
% Hispanic
34%
23%
% Black
26%
18%
% White
12%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.3518%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2133%
0.3957%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,600
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,069 is more than the state average of $5,720. The in-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,579 is more than the state average of $10,320. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,069
$5,720
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,579
$10,320
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,226
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
82%
74%
SAT Total Avg.
954
980
SAT Reading
449
475
SAT Math
505
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CUNY New York City College of Technology cost?
CUNY New York City College of Technology's tuition is approximately $6,069 for In-State students and $12,579 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of CUNY New York City College of Technology?
The acceptance rate of CUNY New York City College of Technology is 82%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.
What is CUNY New York City College of Technology's ranking?
CUNY New York City College of Technology ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is CUNY New York City College of Technology located?
CUNY New York City College of Technology is located in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Downtown Brooklyn.
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