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College Info
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At a glance
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- private
Official website
www.cuny.eduUSAQS #5 World📊 Live dataPartial catalogue
CUNY
The City University of New York (CUNY) is a public university system in New York City, consisting of 25 senior colleges and seven community colleges. Founded in 1961, it is the largest urban public university system in the United States. CUNY offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including professional degrees, and has a diverse student body with a significant international presence. The university is known for its research activities and has a strong commitment to public service and community engagement.
Key Facts
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Times Higher Education #18 · 2026US News & World Report #31 · 2026QS World University Rankings #2026 · 2026Times Higher Education #18 · 2025US News & World Report #31 · 2025QS World University Rankings #222 · 2025
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Urban, multiple campuses
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
10/10
Diversity
10/10
Academic Rigor
6/10
City safety (heuristic)
10/10
Social scene
Weather: Humid summers, cold winters
Living costs: Very high
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Career Outcomes
100% placement rate
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Student Life
270,000 students (100,000 international)
Campus: Urban, multiple campuses
Location: New York City, United States
Climate: Humid summers, cold winters
Very high
LibrariesSports FacilitiesResearch CentersStudent HousingCafeterias
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.86, p25=3.86, p75=3.86 (n=1)
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school