- Acceptance rate: 68% for fall 2024
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CUNY Graduate School and University Center reported an acceptance rate of 68% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. CUNY Graduate School and University Center reviews each application.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center GPA requirements
CUNY Graduate School and University Center 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 Graduate School and University Center hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center acceptance rate
CUNY Graduate School and University Center admitted 100 of 146 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 68%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a public 4-year university in New York, New York, with 3,486 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What CUNY Graduate School and University Center 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 |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
CUNY Graduate School and University Center didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
CUNY Graduate School and University Center 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for CUNY Graduate School and University Center?
GPA alone can't tell you here. CUNY Graduate School and University Center admitted 68% 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 GPA does CUNY Graduate School and University Center look for?
CUNY Graduate School and University Center requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported 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.
What is the acceptance rate at CUNY Graduate School and University Center?
CUNY Graduate School and University Center's acceptance rate was 68% for fall 2024: it admitted 100 of 146 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into CUNY Graduate School and University Center?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. CUNY Graduate School and University Center admitted 68% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to CUNY Graduate School and University Center?
Check CUNY Graduate School and University Center's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. CUNY Graduate School and University Center didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How much does GPA matter at CUNY Graduate School and University Center?
A lot: CUNY Graduate School and University Center requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers recommendations and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does CUNY Graduate School and University Center consider legacy status?
No. CUNY Graduate School and University Center doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does CUNY Graduate School and University Center require an essay?
Yes. CUNY Graduate School and University Center requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does CUNY Graduate School and University Center give credit for AP exams?
Yes. CUNY Graduate School and University Center awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Sources
- College Navigator: CUNY Graduate School and University CenterU.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 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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