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.

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CCNY Fast Facts

Why CCNY? Here are a few reasons.

$5M+

Total student scholarships, stipends, and fellowships awarded

115+

Number of undergraduate majors and master's programs

95.6%

Full-time faculty members who hold terminal degrees in their fields

150+

Total number of countries that CCNY students represent

CCNY Fast Facts Sheet

Spotlights

 Sebastian Bush, assistant director of athletics for communications and sports information at The City College of New York, has been named to the 2023 College Sports Communicators 30 Under 30 Class.

HONORING EMERGING SPORTS COMMUNICATOR

CCNY's Sebastian Bush has been named to the 2023 College Sports Communicators 30 Under 30 Class.

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Engineering doctoral students at CCNY’s Grove School of Engineering can now take courses at eight other top institutions.

CITY JOINS DOCTORAL DEGREES WITHOUT BORDERS PROGRAM

Engineering doctoral students at CCNY’s Grove School of Engineering can now take courses at eight other top institutions.

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ABRCMS winners with CCNY senior leadership. From left: Science Dean Susan Perkins, Provost Tony Liss, Amy Thomas, Cayla Cruz, Ginika Agwu, Steven Shafeek, Deputy Dean of Science for Undergraduates Millicent Roth, and CCNY President Vince Boudreau.

OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Four CCNY students take home awards at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists.

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CITY LEADS AS A GREEN LEADER

CCNY named a Green College, as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges by The Princeton Review for the sixth straight year.

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Psychologist Margaret Rosario of the Colin Powell School is CCNY's latest CUNY Distinguished Professor.

PSYCHOLOGIST EARNS HIGHEST ACADEMIC HONOR

Dr. Margaret Rosario, an eminent psychologist at CCNY's Colin Powell School, has been named a Distinguished Professor by CUNY.

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TOP RANKINGS FOR CITY COLLEGE

CCNY ranks number one among all national universities in the United States for economic return on investment.​

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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.

Explore Our Five Year Plan