New York, NY · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| CUNY City College (in-state) | $7,340 | — |
| NY average | $22,694 | -68% |
| National average | $18,082 | -59% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $7,340 | $29,360 |
| Out-of-state | $15,290 | $61,160 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
CUNY City College ranks 41 by in-state tuition among the 272 NY colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 108% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to CUNY City College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | $7,332 |
| CUNY Medgar Evers College | $7,352 |
| CUNY York College | $7,358 |
| CUNY Hunter College | $7,382 |
In-state tuition at CUNY City College is $7,340 per year; out-of-state students pay $15,290.
CUNY City College in-state tuition is 68% below the NY average of $22,694.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; CUNY City College is 59% below that.
$7,340 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at CUNY City College comes to about $29,360 for an in-state student and $61,160 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, CUNY City College ranks 41 out of the 272 NY colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.