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
- 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
- Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education
CCNY Fast Facts
Why CCNY? Here are a few reasons.
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CCNY Fast Facts Sheet
Spotlights
GENETIC BUILDING BLOCKS MODIFIED
Professor Mahesh Lakshman receives a $600K NSF grant for developing novel synthetic methods to modify nucleosides.
SHAPING MEDICINE’S TOMORROW, TODAY
CCNY students and alumni receive the Jonas E. Salk Scholarship for careers in medicine and science.
COMMITTED TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Reinhardt Family Foundation Trust launches CCNY fellowship supporting first-generation students.
DRIVING CHANGE WITH CLEAN ENERGY
Discover how CCNY champions sustainability through education, innovation, and community collaboration on the path to a greener future.
BUILDING CONCRETE SOLUTIONS
CCNY’s Spitzer School students gain practical design-build skills in masonry, led by Professor Volkmann and industry partners.
TOP RANKINGS FOR CITY COLLEGE
City ranks among best national universities for 2025, according to the U.S. News & World Report, Wall Street Journal, and Princeton Review.
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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.