Click to view Exploring Genetic Behavior
Click to view Reunite, Celebrate, and Make New Memories!
Click to view CCNY IS COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU
Click to view CCNY Rankings Continue Upward Trend
Click to view Where would we be without CCNY?
Click to view YOUR INVESTMENT WILL SHAPE CITY'S FUTURE

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.

Learn more about CCNY
Books
Browse Majors
Hand holding heart
Alumni & Giving
Paper with magnifying glass finding money
Financial Aid
Light Bulb
Admissions
Lecture
Our Faculty
Visitors
CCNY Navigate

Schools and Divisions

CCNY Campus in the fall

CCNY Fast Facts

Why CCNY? Here are a few reasons.

$6M+

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

Previous Next CCNY Fast Facts Sheet
Apr 23
Apr 23
Apr 29
Apr 29
May 02
May 06
View all events
Apr 17
Apr 16
Apr 08
View all news
Apr 09
Apr 03
Apr 01
View all news Previous Next

Spotlights

Sydney Roy [left] and Deven Morales are CCNY's Jeannette K. Watson fellowship winners.

BUILDING TOMORROW'S LEADERS

CCNY students Sydney Roy and Deven Morales receive the highly competitive Jeannette K. Watson Fellowships.

Read more >
CCNY Dean of Science Susan Perkins has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

SPOTLIGHT ON SCIENCE

CCNY Dean of Science Dr. Susan Perkins earns prestigious AAAS Fellow honor for distinguished contributions to research and education.

Read more >
Jessica Nolasco (above with project) and Mouhamadou Dieng are the 2024 Recipe for a Room winners.

DESIGNING TO SUPPORT THE DISPLACED 

Two CCNY Spitzer School students win the 2024 Recipe for a Room competition for innovative shelter design.

Read more >
Spitzer School Professor Jerome Haferd earns major honors from United States Artists with a fellowship and a commission for the Venice Biennale.

ARCHITECT HONORED WITH FELLOWSHIP

Spitzer School Professor Jerome Haferd earns a prestigious fellowship and is chosen for the U.S. Pavilion at Venice.

Read more >
Eugene Surowitz Assistant Professor of Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Edward A. Vessel

EXPLORING HOW OUR BRAINS “FEEL”

Colin Powell School’s Edward Vessel’s research uncovers the connection between perception and emotion through machine learning models.

Read more >
CCNY campus

CCNY NAMED A BEST COLLEGE

The Princeton Review ranks The City College of New York among the nation’s top institutions for undergraduates.

Read more >

The City College of New York Strategic Plan 2025-2030

In pursuit of a more just and stable society through higher education. Learn more about the direction in which CCNY plans to go.

Explore Our Five Year Plan