- Acceptance rate: 92% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 460–620 reading and writing, 430–630 math
- Average net price: $6,355 a year (2022–23)
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CUNY College of Staten Island reported an acceptance rate of 92% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. CUNY College of Staten Island reviews each application.
CUNY College of Staten Island GPA requirements
CUNY College of Staten Island requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and CUNY College of Staten Island hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
CUNY College of Staten Island acceptance rate
CUNY College of Staten Island admitted 12,929 of 14,002 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 92%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
CUNY College of Staten Island is a public 4-year college in Staten Island, New York, with 10,051 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered CUNY College of Staten Island in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 460 | 530 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 510 | 630 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1040 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What CUNY College of Staten Island looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
CUNY College of Staten Island awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $6,355 a year at CUNY College of Staten Island in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into CUNY College of Staten Island?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. CUNY College of Staten Island admitted 92% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is CUNY College of Staten Island test optional?
Yes. CUNY College of Staten Island considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 7% sent SAT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into CUNY College of Staten Island?
A lot: CUNY College of Staten Island requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and demonstration of competencies. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can I get into CUNY College of Staten Island with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. CUNY College of Staten Island admitted 92% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What percent of applicants does CUNY College of Staten Island accept?
CUNY College of Staten Island's acceptance rate was 92% for fall 2024: it admitted 12,929 of 14,002 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT scores do CUNY College of Staten Island students have?
The middle 50% of CUNY College of Staten Island's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 460–620 in reading and writing and 430–630 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does CUNY College of Staten Island look for?
CUNY College of Staten Island requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does CUNY College of Staten Island give credit for AP exams?
Yes. CUNY College of Staten Island awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at CUNY College of Staten Island if a parent went there?
No. CUNY College of Staten Island doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at CUNY College of Staten Island after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $6,355 a year at CUNY College of Staten Island in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check CUNY College of Staten Island's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: College of Staten Island CUNYU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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