College of Staten Island CUNY Admission

Acceptance Rate

92.34%

Yield (Enrollment Rate)

16.98%

Freshmen Enrollment

2,195

SAT Scores

1,040

For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 14,002 students have applied and 12,929 students have allowed to admit to College of Staten Island CUNY (Acceptance rate: 92.34%). CSI's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 16.98 % where 2,195 students have finally enrolled out of 12,929 admitted students.

CSI acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Alfred University and Canisius University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 63.99%).

CSI enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 13.78%).

How to Apply to College of Staten Island CUNY

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply CSI. CSI offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .

Admission	www.csi.cuny.edu/admissions/
Online Application	www.cuny.edu/admissions/apply.html
Financial Aid	www.csi.cuny.edu/finaid/
Net Price Calculator	https://npc.cuny.edu/npc/public/fin_aid/financial_aid_estimator/FinAidEstimator.jsp
Veterans Tuition	https://www.csi.cuny.edu/admissions/applying-csi/veterans/education-benefits
Athletic	https://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/asrsearch
Disability Service	www.csi.cuny.edu/csa/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at CSI and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

Test Scores Comparison

In 2025, the average SAT score at College of Staten Island CUNY is 1,040. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of College of Staten Island CUNY is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,177). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.

CSI SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
	SAT Average	ACT Average
College of Staten Island CUNY	1,040	0
Similarly Colleges in Rankings	1,177	28
All U.S. Colleges	1,123	68
Public, 4-Years Colleges	1,112	67
4-Years Colleges	1,124	68
Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York	1,135	72

SAT Score by Subject

At College of Staten Island CUNY, 156 students submitted SAT scores (7% of enrolled students).

The average SAT score is about 1,040 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

SAT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	460	530	620
Mathematics	430	510	630
Total	890	1,040	1,250

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)

CSI Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to College of Staten Island CUNY. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

3 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.

Admission Requirements for Applying to College of Staten Island CUNY
Secondary school GPA	Required
Secondary school rank	Not Considered
Secondary school record	Required
Completion of college-preparatory program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal demonstration of competencies	Required
Admission test scores	Considered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	Required
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted