Welcome to the City College of New York
The City College of New York (established as 'The Free Academy' in 1847) is the founding institution of the City University of New York and home to eight schools and divisions, each dedicated to the advancement of research and knowledge. We're the place where Albert Einstein first presented his theory of general relativity outside of Europe, our alumni discovered the polio vaccine, helped build the Internet, and designed the Panama Canal. And, our alumni have gone on to become Supreme Court Justices, Secretaries of State, leaders of industry, world-renowned researchers and award winning actors and musicians. We’re the City College of yesterday, today and tomorrow. See yourself here. City College.
Schools and Divisions
- The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture
- CUNY School of Medicine
- The Grove School of Engineering
- Division of Humanities & the Arts
- Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership
- School of Education
- Division of Interdisciplinary Studies at the Center for Worker Education
- The Division of Science

CCNY Fast Facts
Why CCNY? Here are a few reasons.
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Spotlights

EXPANDING THE DIGITAL GAMING INDUSTRY
CCNY joins the Mayor’s initiative to make New York City a leading hub for digital game development.

EDUCATION PAIRS WITH OPPORTUNITY
The CCNY Specialized High Schools Scholarship Project provides scholarships to some of the city’s most elite high schools.

RECOGNIZED IN THE FIELD OF MARKETING, ADVERTISING & PR
Crain's NY selects one of CCNY's own, Dr. Simone Tarver, as a 2022 Notable in Advertising, Marketing and PR.

STOP BY THE FARMERS MARKET
A farmers market for CCNY and the Harlem community combats hunger and food insecurity.

DEVELOPING STUDENT LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES
CCNY establishes an endowed professorship to advance student leadership from the Sternberg family.

TOP RANKINGS FOR CITY COLLEGE
City ranks among best national universities for 2022, according to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and Princeton Review.
Looking Forward: Strategic Plan 2019
Learn more about where CCNY, the home of upward social mobility, is planning to go in the coming year and beyond.