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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

CUNY New York City College of Technology admits about 8 in 10 applicants (80%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 43% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 73%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled15 of 100 · 3,610 students
Admitted, went elsewhere65 of 100 · 16,257
Not admitted20 of 100 · 4,878

The funnel

Applied
24,745
Admitted
19,867
Enrolled
3,610

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (81% and 80%).

$65 to apply

Grants credit for AP exams

18%

Yield

18% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college18%
18%
← 5%higher than 43% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college80%
80%
← More selectivemore selective than 43% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How CUNY New York City College of Technology reads a record

GPA and the high school record are required. Scores are optional. 5% of first-years sent an SAT and 0% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Not considered
College-prep program
Not considered
Recommendations
Not considered
Essay
Not considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%CUNY New York City College of Technology
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1020 on the SAT, 150 points below the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total900–1140median 1010
8001000120014001600
Reading & Writing460–570median 510
400500600700800
Math440–570median 500
400500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

5%

submitted SAT

0%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1020
1020
← 900higher than 13% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)