- Stella and Charles Guttman Community College is a public community college in New York City. It is the newest of the City University of New York's community colleges and was founded on September 11, 2011. It opened on August 20, 2012 as New Community College.
School Highlights
CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College serves 1,029 students (82% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 1,029 students
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
159 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College has grown by 7% over five years.
The CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,029 students
1,129 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
846 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
183 students
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
102 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
846 students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
183 students
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
54%
23%
% Black
30%
18%
% White
5%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
40%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,600
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College's ranking?
CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Least debt for graduating students.
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