CUNY City College

New York, NY
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    97 faculty · 0 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Electrical Engineering40 faculty avg h-index 24.3 #34 of 34 in Electrical & Computer Engineering
    Mohamed A. Ali, Professor h-index 18
    Notable: “Eye Tracking-Based Diagnosis and Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques” (2022) · 218 citations
    Xiang Fang, Adjunct Lecturer h-index 17
    Notable: “Identification of American ginseng from different regions using FT-IR and two-dimensional correlation IR spectroscopy” (2004) · 91 citations
    Bruce Kim, Associate Professor h-index 9
    Notable: “Polyimide-based intracortical neural implant with improved structural stiffness” (2003) · 160 citations
    Yang He, Adjunct Lecturer h-index 8
    Notable: “Traceable Air Baggage Handling System Based on RFID Tags in the Airport” (2008) · 49 citations
    Computer Engineering4 faculty avg h-index 12.7 #34 of 34 in Electrical & Computer Engineering
    Peter Brass, Professor h-index 19
    Notable: “Mobility improves coverage of sensor networks” (2005) · 550 citations
    Nelly Fazio, Associate Professor h-index 13
    Notable: “Dynamic and Efficient Key Management for Access Hierarchies” (2009) · 285 citations
    Allison Bishop, Adjunct Assistant Professor h-index 6
    Notable: “In Pursuit of Clarity In Obfuscation.” (2019) · 5 citations
    Saptarashmi Bandyopadhyay, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
    Mechanical Engineering3 faculty avg h-index 17 #57 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Feridun Delale, Professor and Chairman h-index 26
    Notable: “Metal Foams: A Design Guide” (2001) · 2,678 citations
    Zeev Dagan, Professor h-index 13
    Notable: “An infinite-series solution for the creeping motion through an orifice of finite length” (1982) · 236 citations
    Vasil Diyamandoglu, Associate Professor h-index 12
    Notable: “Optimization of greenhouse gas emissions in second-hand consumer product recovery through reuse platforms” (2017) · 113 citations

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About CUNY City College. CUNY City College in New York, NY reports an overall acceptance rate of 60.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1070–1430, a class size of 2,543, and a yield of 12.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Historic public college in Harlem, NYC -- 'the poor man's Harvard.' Extremely affordable. Strong engineering and architecture programs.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    CUNY City College: key admissions facts

    CUNY City College's overall acceptance rate is 60.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). CUNY City College's SAT middle-50% range is 1070–1430 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at CUNY City College is about 3.2 (the most recent Common Data Set). CUNY City College's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 12.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at CUNY City College for families earning under $75,000 is about $3,684 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · CUNY City College on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does CUNY City College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $1,251 per year in net price at CUNY City College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $12,806 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $6,811 per year after grants and scholarships.

    CUNY City College: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$1,251
    $30,001–$48,000$2,990
    $48,001–$75,000$6,811
    $75,001–$110,000$9,982
    Over $110,000$12,806

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at CUNY City College?

    CUNY City College's overall acceptance rate is 60.0%, based on the most recent Common Data Set.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for CUNY City College?

    Admitted students at CUNY City College typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1070–1430 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.2, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into CUNY City College?

    Getting into CUNY City College is moderately selective: it admits 60.0% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does CUNY City College offer early decision or early action?

    CUNY City College offers early action (non-binding).

    How much does CUNY City College cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at CUNY City College — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $3,684 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does CUNY City College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $1,251 per year in net price at CUNY City College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $12,806 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $6,811 per year after grants and scholarships.

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