The City University of New York

1 University, 25 Colleges
2,800+ Majors & Programs

Explore our top-ranked and accredited certificates and
degrees (online, associate, bachelor’s & graduate degrees):

A Springboard to the Middle Class

CUNY’s historic mission from 1847 continues to this day: provide a first-rate public education to all students, regardless of means or background.

60%
Undergraduates are first in their family to graduate from college

67%
In-state undergrads
attend tuition-free

75%
Students graduate
with $0 debt

50%
Undergraduates from households
with less than $30K annual income

Our Mission

CUNY Lifts New York

We prepare New Yorkers from all backgrounds with in-demand skills to become the talented and diverse workforce that our city and state’s employers need.

82%
Alumni stay
in New York City

82%
Freshmen are NYC
public high school graduates

$500+ million
in grants won
by faculty each year

$33.2 billion
in added value per year
to New York State

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The Latest at CUNY

‘TAP’ Into Your Dreams

The application for New York’s Tuition Assistance Program is now open for the 2024-25 school year, Governor Hochul announced

A Year to Remember!

CUNY looks back on a big year of accolades, achievement and ambition — and one in which we charted a bold course forward

‘Diversity is our Strength’

CUNY will disburse $550K from the New York City Council to expand campus efforts to address religious, ethnic discrimination

More CUNY News

Meet the Chancellor

A member of the CUNY community for two decades, Chancellor Matos Rodríguez is using his platform as the first educator of color and first Latino in the role to ensure that the University excels at our mission to serve and elevate New Yorkers of all backgrounds.

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