College of Staten Island CUNY
About College of Staten Island CUNY
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
College of Staten Island is a public senior college within the City University of New York system. It offers programs in business, nursing, education, and the sciences on a large suburban-style campus on Staten Island.
Founded
1976
Location
Staten Island, New York
Students
10,639
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
92.3%
Open admission
Graduation Rate
33.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$7,490
Out-of-state: $15,440
Avg Net Price
$5,579
After financial aid
SAT Average
1040
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$53,501
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Most students who apply are accepted
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
$65
Early
Feb 1
Regular
Rolling
College of Staten Island CUNY accepts the majority of applicants at 92.3%. If you meet the basic requirements, this is an accessible option worth considering.
SAT Scores
1040/ 1600
ACT Scores
20/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
33.9% complete their degree within six years
Retention
75.7%
4-Year Grad
26%
6-Year Grad
49%
Teaching Quality
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
32.4%
$/Student
$13.3K
Class Size
Medium
The 26% graduation rate is below average, but 75.7% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$7,490
In-State
$15,440
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$21,155
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,795
After Financial Aid
$5,579
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,903
Receive Grants
49.6%
Take Loans
10.4%
The full cost of attendance is about $14,795/yr for in-state students, including $21,155 for room and board. After aid, most pay around $5,579. Out-of-state tuition jumps to $15,440.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at College of Staten Island CUNY fund their education.
While in School
49.6%
Get Grants
Free money
10.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$23,633
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$14,350
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$152/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $14,350, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends College of Staten Island CUNY.
Gender
51.3%
Female
49%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
9,657
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
982
Graduates
46.7%
First-Gen
20 yrs
Avg Age
14.3%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (51% women, 49% men). 46.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
9,657
Students
public
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
Master's
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
College of Staten Island CUNY fields 8 varsity teams with 258 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division II without football
Conference
CUNYAC
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
8
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
258
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
58% / 42%
150
Men
108
Women
7
Men's Teams
7
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of College of Staten Island CUNYearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$53,501
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Psychology, General
$28K
283 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$30K
160 grads
1yr Earnings
Biology, General
$28K
84 grads
1yr Earnings
Sociology and Anthropology
$34K
84 grads
1yr Earnings
English Language and Literature, General
$27K
82 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer Science
$45K
80 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $37K six years out, growing to $54K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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