The City College of the City University of New York

It is moderately difficult to get into City College of the City University of New York. Around 62% of applicants get into City College of the City University of New York each year. Last year, 33,651 students applied to City College of the City University of New York and 20,742 were admitted.

If you are applying to City College of the City University of New York, the fee for the application costs $65.

Students who submit their applications to City College of the City University of New York for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than February 15.

City College of the City University of New York Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of City College of the City University of New York's admissions stats.

City College of the City University of New York 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Waitlist	No

City College of the City University of New York Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for City College of the City University of New York.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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City College of the City University of New York does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to City College of the City University of New York

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to City College of the City University of New York

City College of the City University of New York has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into City College of the City University of New York?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at City College of the City University of New York

What does City College of the City University of New York consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with City College of the City University of New York for more information on admission factors.

City College of the City University of New York 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to City College of the City University of New York, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with City College of the City University of New York's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	2.7	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Other Requirements	–	–	√	creative challenge for architecture, supplemental application for engineering
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	√	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into City College of the City University of New York?

Students admitted to City College of the City University of New York have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

City College of the City University of New York is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to City College of the City University of New York

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to City College of the City University of New York. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.Applicants should hear back by March 1.

Transfer students can enroll in City College of the City University of New York during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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City College of the City University of New York Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to City College of the City University of New York?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to City College of the City University of New York.

Does City College of the City University of New York accept transfer credits?

✅ City College of the City University of New York accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. City College of the City University of New York accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does City College of the City University of New York accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ City College of the City University of New York accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to City College of the City University of New York?

❌ No, City College of the City University of New York is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is City College of the City University of New York's acceptance rate?

✅ City College of the City University of New York has an acceptance rate of 62%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at City College of the City University of New York?

❌ City College of the City University of New York does not offer early decision.

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