- Acceptance rate: 80% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 460–570 reading and writing, 440–570 math
- Average net price: $5,417 a year (2022–23)
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CUNY New York City College of Technology reported an acceptance rate of 80% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. CUNY New York City College of Technology reviews each application.
CUNY New York City College of Technology GPA requirements
CUNY New York City College of Technology 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 New York City College of Technology hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
CUNY New York City College of Technology acceptance rate
CUNY New York City College of Technology admitted 19,867 of 24,745 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 80%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
CUNY New York City College of Technology is a public 4-year college in Brooklyn, New York, with 14,486 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered CUNY New York City College of Technology 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 | 510 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 500 | 570 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1010 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What CUNY New York City College of Technology 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 |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | 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 |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | 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 |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
CUNY New York City College of Technology 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 doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $5,417 a year at CUNY New York City College of Technology 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
Can I get into CUNY New York City College of Technology with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. CUNY New York City College of Technology admitted 80% 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.
How many applicants get into CUNY New York City College of Technology?
CUNY New York City College of Technology's acceptance rate was 80% for fall 2024: it admitted 19,867 of 24,745 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is CUNY New York City College of Technology hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. CUNY New York City College of Technology admitted 80% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is CUNY New York City College of Technology test optional?
Check CUNY New York City College of Technology's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. CUNY New York City College of Technology was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 5% sent SAT scores.
What GPA do you need to get into CUNY New York City College of Technology?
CUNY New York City College of Technology requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with 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 are CUNY New York City College of Technology's SAT score ranges?
The middle 50% of CUNY New York City College of Technology's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 460–570 in reading and writing and 440–570 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at CUNY New York City College of Technology?
A lot: CUNY New York City College of Technology requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does CUNY New York City College of Technology look at legacy status?
No. CUNY New York City College of Technology doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at CUNY New York City College of Technology?
Yes. CUNY New York City College of Technology 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.
What do students pay at CUNY New York City College of Technology after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $5,417 a year at CUNY New York City College of Technology 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 New York City College of Technology's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: CUNY New York City College of TechnologyU.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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