CUNY York College Admission
Acceptance Rate
64.10%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
7.68%
Freshmen Enrollment
766
SAT Scores
880
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 15,563 students have applied and 9,976 students have allowed to admit to CUNY York College (Acceptance rate: 64.10%). York College's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 7.68 % where 766 students have finally enrolled out of 9,976 admitted students.
York College acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Fashion Institute of Technology and St. Thomas Aquinas College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 73.15%).
York College 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 22.09%).
How to Apply to CUNY York College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply York College. York College 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.york.cuny.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://cunyyork.askadmissions.net/emtinterestpage.aspx?ip=prospect |
| Financial Aid | www.york.cuny.edu/administrative/finaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.cuny.edu/npc/public/fin_aid/financial_aid_estimator/FinAidEstimator.jsp |
| Veterans Tuition | https://york.cuny.edu/financial-aid/state-aid/veterans |
| Disability Service | https://www.york.cuny.edu/student-development/csd |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at York College 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 CUNY York College is 880. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of CUNY York College is lower than the schools (average score is 1,186). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| CUNY York College | 880 | 0 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,186 | 29 |
| 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 CUNY York College, 32 students submitted SAT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 880 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 410 | 460 | 480 |
| Mathematics | 380 | 420 | 480 |
| Total | 790 | 880 | 960 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
York College Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to CUNY York College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| 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 | Not Considered |