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66.6%Acceptance
$7,340Tuition
11,934Students
55%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$66,039Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,340
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,290
Average Net Price
$3,486
Students Receiving Financial Aid
59.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$18,104
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$21,788
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,944
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,990
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$127/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
52.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
7.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
59.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $1,579
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,087
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,188
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,487
$110,001+ $11,887

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Cost Overview

Most City College families pay far less than the $26,944 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $1,579 annually after aid. Even middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay only $7,188 per year. Over four years, that's $6,316 for low-income students and $28,752 for middle-income families. Only 7.48% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability mission.

Graduates who do borrow leave with a median debt of $11,990, translating to monthly payments of $127. With median earnings hitting $42,637 in the first year after graduation, that payment represents less than 4% of monthly income. The 52.55% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle, but the low debt burden keeps payments manageable. First-generation college students and New York City residents get the best financial deal here, especially those pursuing the school's well-known engineering programs.

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