CUNY York College Acceptance Rate
Jamaica, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 14,236
- Admitted
- 8,459
- Yield
- 8.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, CUNY York College's acceptance rate has risen from 37.1% in 2014–15 to 59.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 13,726 to 14,236 (+4%) over that period.
Its 59.4% rate makes CUNY York College more selective than about 75% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 66%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (62.6% for women vs 55.2% for men, a 7.4-point gap). CUNY York College has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 8.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 13,726 | 5,096 | 37.1% | 994 |
| 2015–16 | 13,889 | 5,625 | 40.5% | 1,030 |
| 2016–17 | 13,071 | 5,361 | 41% | 971 |
| 2017–18 | 13,167 | 5,855 | 44.5% | 1,137 |
| 2018–19 | 14,176 | 7,479 | 52.8% | 1,169 |
| 2019–20 | 14,633 | 10,658 | 72.8% | 1,122 |
| 2020–21 | 15,522 | 8,190 | 52.8% | 849 |
| 2021–22 | 13,852 | 9,283 | 67% | 898 |
| 2022–23 | 16,112 | 9,529 | 59.1% | 777 |
| 2023–24 | 14,236 | 8,459 | 59.4% | 684 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,979 | 4,991 | 62.6% |
| Men | 6,063 | 3,346 | 55.2% |
| Another gender | 132 | 76 | 57.6% |
| Unknown | 62 | 46 | 74.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–600 | 2% |
| SAT Math | 490–610 |
How CUNY York College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is CUNY York College's acceptance rate?
CUNY York College's acceptance rate is 59.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,459 admitted of 14,236 applicants).
Is CUNY York College test optional?
CUNY York College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to CUNY York College?
CUNY York College received 14,236 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,459.
What SAT score do you need for CUNY York College?
Admitted students at CUNY York College typically scored 500–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is CUNY York College getting harder to get into?
CUNY York College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 37.1% in 2014–15 to 59.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.york.cuny.edu/.