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CUNY York College

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CUNY York College: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    CUNY York College is a public university in the United States that offers bachelor's-level study. It suits students who want undergraduate options in business, science, arts, and social science fields at a U.S. public institution.

  2. What you can study

    The college offers 22 bachelor's degree programmes. Examples include Accounting, BA/BS; Anthropology with an Archaeology Concentration, BA; Art History, BA; Art Practice, BA; Biochemistry, BS; Biology, BA and BS; Business Administration, BS; Business Administration: Entrepreneurship Concentration, BS; Business Analytics, BS; and Business Management and Leadership, BS.

  3. Getting in

    International students should apply for a bachelor's degree and check the university's official website for current entry requirements, deadlines, document lists, and any English language requirements. The university does not publish detailed international admissions steps in the available information, so confirm the process directly with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the available information; confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on housing, transport, books, and daily spending in the area, so budget separately for those items.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published. Before applying, confirm entry requirements, visa documents, tuition payment terms, housing options, and whether the programme you want is open to international applicants.

  6. How it compares

    Among 2,515 universities in the United States, CUNY York College is a public undergraduate institution with a focused set of 22 bachelor's programmes. That makes it more specific than a broad multi-level university and more relevant if you want a degree in one of its listed subject areas rather than a large catalogue across many levels.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about CUNY York College

What type of university is CUNY York College?

It is a public university in the United States.

What degree levels does it offer?

It offers Bachelor's Degree programmes.

How many programmes are listed?

22 programmes are listed.

Where can I check the official information?

The official website is https://www.york.cuny.edu/.

Overview

York College is a public senior college in Jamaica, Queens, New York City, United States. It is a senior college in the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Founded in 1966, York was the first senior college founded under the newly formed CUNY system, which united several previously independent public colleges into a single public university system in 1961. The college is a member-school of Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The college enrolls more than 6,000 students as of fall 2022.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

Scholarships at CUNY York College

Partial

Alumni Legacy Scholarship

Saint Mary's College of California

Awarded for four years of consecutive full-time undergraduate study and is contingent upon satisfactory academic progress.

Open Rolling
Partial

Lasallian Leadership Award

Saint Mary's College of California

Automatically applied to each of your four years of consecutive full-time undergraduate study.

Open Rolling

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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