College Search
CUNY New York City College of Technology

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, NY · City · 13,580 students
WebsiteScorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$5,127
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
20%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$49,365
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
80%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

As the designated public college of technology for the CUNY system, CUNY New York City College of Technology (City Tech) in Downtown Brooklyn is renowned for its applied, career-focused degree programs. The institution excels in technical and professional fields, boasting particular strength in engineering technology, architectural design, computer systems, nursing, and hospitality management. Its diverse, highly pragmatic student body thrives in a vibrant urban environment defined by hands-on learning, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, and strong pipelines to top New York City employers. Distinct as the largest public college of technology in the Northeast, City Tech seamlessly combines associate and bachelor’s degree pathways to directly prepare graduates for high-demand technical careers.

Wikipedia:The New York City College of Technology is a public college in New York City. Founded in 1946, it is the City University of New York's college of technology. Its main urban campus is located in Downtown Brooklyn.

Location
Brooklyn, NY, 11201 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
LGA · New York LaGuardia
8 mi away
Open in Google Maps
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$7,332$15,282
Books & supplies$1,500$1,500
Cost of attendance$14,110$22,060 est.
Average net price$5,127Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$15,282
In-state: $7,332
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$22,060 est.
In-state: $14,110
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $5,127
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$3,810
$30–48k
$4,606
$48–75k
$7,886
$75–110k
$9,809
$110k+
$13,043
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
20%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
7%
Back for yr 2
65%
Transferred
34%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
28% graduated · 37% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 34% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$39,982
10 yrs after entry$49,365
Debt
Median at graduation$10,533
Monthly payment$112
Middle 50% owe$3.4k–$14.1k
90th percentile$25,312
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
80%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1010
R 460–570 · M 440–570
SAT middle 50%: 900–1140
40080012001600

Wondering if CUNY New York City College of Technology is the right fit for you?

SchoolScout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search
Essay prompts

If CUNY New York City College of Technology asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the school's application.

Student Body
Gender
Men 53%Women 47%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
55%
First-gen
51%
Family income
$20,012
Independent
23%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
33%
Race & ethnicity
White
9%
Hispanic
38%
Black
26%
Asian
20%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
5%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$39,982
After 10 yrs
$49,365
Information Science/Studies265
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians96
Human Services, General91
Design and Applied Arts88
Hospitality Administration/Management87
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians84
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician78
Architectural Sciences and Technology74
Health and Medical Administrative Services65
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians51
Legal Support Services48
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing39
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations33
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft26
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions24
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology22
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$17M
Full-time faculty
27%
Faculty salary
$12,016/mo
Teaching spend
$17,652
per student
Federal loans
5%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Research activity
Research college or university
$3M research spending
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

Wondering if CUNY New York City College of Technology is the right fit for you?

SchoolScout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search