CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College
About CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Guttman Community College opened in 2011, the newest college in the City University of New York, and was built around an unusual idea: every student starts in the same term, in a small cohort that stays together. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
Founded
2011
Location
New York, New York
Students
978
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
22.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,194
Out-of-state: $8,074
Avg Net Price
$5,833
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
N/A
Not reported
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
$65
Early
Feb 1
Regular
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
22.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
52.5%
Transfer Out
15%
Teaching Quality
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
61.5%
$/Student
$17.7K
Class Size
Medium
The 22.9% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,194
In-State
$8,074
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,179
After Financial Aid
$5,833
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,908
Receive Grants
63.3%
Take Loans
2.3%
Tuition is $5,194/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,833.
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 CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College fund their education.
While in School
63.3%
Get Grants
Free money
2.3%
Take Loans
Must repay
$17,952
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$6,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$69/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $6,500, 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 CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College.
Gender
41.4%
Female
59%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
978
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
53%
First-Gen
19 yrs
Avg Age
4.6%
Age 25+
Men make up the majority at 59% of the student body. 53% 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
978
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
N/A
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$21K
62 grads
1yr Earnings
Human Services, General
$41K
35 grads
4yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$24K
35 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$41K
27 grads
4yr Earnings
Urban Studies/Affairs
$46K
14 grads
4yr Earnings
Physical Sciences, General
—
1 grads
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