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CUNY Graduate School and University Center

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New York, New York

About CUNY Graduate School and University Center

CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a public institution offering graduate degrees based in New York, New York. It enrolls 3,254 students (a mid-sized student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: gc.cuny.edu

Acceptance: 68.5%
Graduation: 47.9%
Net Price: —
Median Earnings (10yr): $65,991
Enrollment: 3,254
Student : Faculty: 12:1

Accreditor Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Strong

75/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Selective

Outcomes —

Value —

Affordability 64

Selectivity 64

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 68.5%, CUNY Graduate School and University Center is moderately selective.

Acceptance Rate

68.5%

Moderate

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Test Policy Test Optional Applicants choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending CUNY Graduate School and University Center isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Net-price data is not yet reported for this school.

Average Net Price

—

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

38%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

14%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $7,235
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $15,185
Room & Board (off-campus): $22,260
Books & Supplies: $1,500
Other Expenses (off-campus): $6,216

Application fee: $65 (one-time, due at submission)

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$2,000

10% percentile

$3,210

25% percentile

$12,584

Median percentile

$12,577

75% percentile

$21,987

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $10,000 ↓ $2,584

No Pell $9,350 ↓ $3,234

Dependent students $5,851 ↓ $6,733

Independent students $10,000 ↓ $2,584

Female students $9,527 ↓ $3,057

Male students $10,000 ↓ $2,584

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $6,750, less than completers ($12,584), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

48% of full-time students who enrolled at CUNY Graduate School and University Center graduate within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

48%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

—

Returning for their second year

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered CUNY Graduate School and University Center earn a median of $65,991 ten years after first enrolling. That's above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$65,991

Earning > $25K

85%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 20.4 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Strong. 71% of graduates are actively reducing their debt seven years out.

Who Studies Here

CUNY Graduate School and University Center is home to 3,254 students, a mid-sized community. Some distinctive traits: 44% are first-generation college students, 67% study part-time.

Total Enrolled

3,254

Part-Time

67%

First-Generation

44%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

Hispanic 33.6% 1,092

Black 29.2% 951

White 18.3% 595

Asian 12.8% 415

Other 4.5% 147

International 1.7% 54

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at CUNY Graduate School and University Center. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Large City New York, New York

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

79% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NAIA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

What You Can Study

CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers an extensive catalog of programs: 109 distinct programs across 21 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

16 Programs

Health

Public Health $59K ($42K–$79K)
Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Public Health $59K ($42K–$79K)

7 Programs

Business

Business $68K ($48K–$95K)
Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)

5 Programs

Computer Science

Information Science $85K ($60K–$117K)
Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)
Computer Science $107K ($75K–$152K)

2 Programs

Communication

Radio, Television & Digital Media $50K ($34K–$70K)
Communication & Media $56K ($40K–$76K)

7 Programs

Physical Sciences

Physical Sciences $69K ($48K–$92K)
Physics $77K ($52K–$103K)
Chemistry $65K ($48K–$84K)

5 Programs

Cultural Studies

Ethnic Studies $52K ($35K–$68K)
Ethnic Studies $52K ($35K–$68K)
Ethnic Studies $52K ($35K–$68K)

7 Programs

Visual & Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre $40K ($25K–$55K)
Music $43K ($26K–$59K)
Fine Arts $41K ($26K–$57K)

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Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at CUNY Graduate School and University Center is 12:1, close to the national average.

Student : Faculty

12:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$62,392

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$80M

Modest endowment

Avg Faculty Salary

$124,015

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

245 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	152	62%	$134,499
Associate Professors	55	22%	$115,677
Assistant Professors	29	12%	$97,126
Lecturers	9	4%	$84,550

Pros & Cons of CUNY Graduate School and University Center

A quick at-a-glance summary of how CUNY Graduate School and University Center tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Small classes (low student-faculty ratio)
Above-average post-graduation earnings
First-gen-friendly student body
Flexible part-time enrollment options

CONS

Below-average completion rate
Mostly part-time student body, less full-time campus feel

Best for: Based on the data, CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a fit for working adults or students needing part-time study options; students prioritizing post-graduation earnings.

Frequently Asked Questions about CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about CUNY Graduate School and University Center.

Is CUNY Graduate School and University Center hard to get into?

Admissions at CUNY Graduate School and University Center are moderately competitive. The acceptance rate is 68.5%, so most applicants who meet the academic minimums are admitted.

What is the acceptance rate at CUNY Graduate School and University Center?

CUNY Graduate School and University Center has an acceptance rate of 68.5%, according to College Scorecard 2023-24 admissions data.

What is CUNY Graduate School and University Center known for?

CUNY Graduate School and University Center is best known for its programs in Public Health, Nursing, Radio, Television & Digital Media. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do CUNY Graduate School and University Center graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering CUNY Graduate School and University Center are $65,991, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is CUNY Graduate School and University Center accredited?

Yes. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

How many students attend CUNY Graduate School and University Center?

CUNY Graduate School and University Center enrolls 3,254 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at CUNY Graduate School and University Center?

CUNY Graduate School and University Center graduates 48% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is CUNY Graduate School and University Center a public or private college?

CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a Public institution.

Where is CUNY Graduate School and University Center located?

CUNY Graduate School and University Center is located in New York, New York.

What programs does CUNY Graduate School and University Center offer?

CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers 109 distinct programs. The most popular include Public Health, Nursing, Radio, Television & Digital Media.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at CUNY Graduate School and University Center?

The student-to-faculty ratio at CUNY Graduate School and University Center is 12:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.