City College of New York, USA: Admissions: Entry Requirements, Acceptance Rate, Fees, Deadlines, Application Process

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The City College of New York is one of the oldest members of the City University of New York. It has been ranked among the top 1.2% universities in the world by the Center of World University for academic excellence. For the recent academic year, a total of 29,894 applicants applied at the City College of New York, out of which only 51% were admitted.

Programs offered at CCNY include undergraduate and graduate-level programs which are taught through its five academic schools and three divisions. International students applying at CCNY usually have an average high school GPA of 89.8%. Admissions into the college are selective and are available in the seasons of Spring (January) and Fall (August).

Students are majorly selected on the basis of their GPA, English proficiency and additional requirements along with scores of exams required to study in USA . There are experienced faculties to provide support and guidance to students at all times.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online
Application Fee	65 USD
Acceptance Rate	51%
Average GPA	3.0
Academic Calendar	Semesters
Intake Seasons	Fall and Spring
Total Enrollment	16,000+
Countries Represented	150+
Student to Faculty Ratio	11:1
Financial Aid	Scholarships, Grants, Loans, and Work-study
Admission Helpdesk	admissions@ccny.cuny.edu

City College of New York Top Programs

Admission deadlines for some top programs are given below:

Programs	Deadlines
ME in Civil Engineering	Fall: May 1st Spring: November 15th
ME in Mechanical Engineering	Fall: May 1st Spring: November 15th
MS in Computer Science	Fall: May 1st Spring: November 15th
MS in Cyber Security	Fall: May 14th Spring: November 13th
MSc in Biology	Fall: May 1st Spring: November 15th
MA in Economics	Fall: May 15th Spring: November 20th
MA in English	Fall: May 1st Spring: November 15th
Master of Architecture	Fall: January 15th

City College of New York Deadlines

Students are advised to submit their applications before the deadlines to be considered for admission. The college accepts late applications based on the space available.

The university accepts applications for the fall and winter semesters.

Given below are the undergraduate application deadlines for international students applying at CCNY for the year:

Category	Fall	Spring
General Deadline	February 1st	September 15th
Macaulay Honors	December 2nd	-
Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program	January 8th	-

City College of New York International Student Admissions

International applicants are required to meet all the eligibility criteria as per the laws of the US and City College of New York. Students should have relevant qualifications as required by the course they are willing to apply for.

Application Portal: Online Portal
Application Fee: 65 USD
Admission Requirements:

Completed application form
Unofficial academic record of high school/bachelor's
Official transcripts translated in English
English proficiency proof
Bank statement
Passport copy
F-1 visa
Health insurance
I-20 form with signature
DS-2019

Country-specific Requirements

Given below are the specific country requirements at CCNY:

Country	Requirements
India	Higher secondary certificate and transcripts or secondary school certificate
Pakistan	Intermediate or higher secondary school certificate
Sri Lanka	General certificate of education (Advanced level)
Bhutan	Indian school certificate
Nepal	Higher secondary certificate School leaving certificate examination Proficiency certificate Intermediate certificate Uttar Madhyama Examination certificate
Bangladesh	Higher or senior secondary certificate Intermediate or Pre- University certificate

English Proficiency Test Scores

International students are required to present TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores to exhibit their English proficiency skills. The minimum required scores by the college are:

Test	Scores Required
TOEFL PBT	500
TOEFL IBT	61
IELTS	6.0
PTE	44

Visa Process for International Students

International applicants can obtain their visa to study in the US right after receiving the I-20 certificate issued by the City College Of New York. The I-20 certificate is issued to those who have accepted the admission offer letter from college, having met English language requirements, and have sufficient financial resources for one academic year. The visa application takes a minimum of six months to complete.

Following documents are required while applying for a student visa:

Accepted offer letter from CCNY
Visa application along with SEVIS I-1901 application fee receipt
Original I-20 form
Online non-immigrant visa
DS-160 form
Valid Passport
SEVIS I-901 fee receipt
Health insurance proof
Current bank statement with sufficient funds for one year in the US
Interview

City College of New York Undergraduate Admissions

A wide range of undergraduate programs are offered in areas like architecture, engineering, computer science, humanities & arts, biology, chemistry, physics, early childhood education.

The college also offers a study abroad program for international students during the months of fall, spring, summer, and winter semesters.

Where to Apply: Online Portal
Application Fee: 65 USD
Admission Requirements:

High school or secondary school transcripts
English proficiency test scores
Extracurricular achievement
Recommendation letters
Personal statement

City College of New York Graduate Admissions

The college offers more than 50 graduate programs including master's degrees and Ph.D. level degrees in disciplines like engineering, arts, architecture, science, education, computer science, and psychology.

Application Portal: Online portal
Application Fee: 75 USD
Admission Requirements:

Bachelor's degree transcripts
Master's degree transcripts (Ph.D)
English proficiency test scores
Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation (two-three)
GRE scores (optional)
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Portfolio or Writing Samples

Given below are some top graduate programs offered at CCNY:

Programs	Entry Requirements
MSc Civil Engineering	Post-secondary transcripts Recommendation Letters (two) Resume Personal Statement
ME in Mechanical Engineering	Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent Recommendation Letters (two) Resume or Curriculum Vitae Personal Statement
MSc Computer Science	Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent with GPA of 3.0 Coursework required in Mathematics and Programming Language
MS in Biology	Bachelor’s in Science or equivalent with an average grade of B
MA in Economics	Bachelor’s transcripts Recommendation Letters (two) Resume or Curriculum Vitae Personal Statement
Master of Architecture	Bachelor’s in physics or related Recommendation Letters (three) Resume Personal Statement Portfolio

Admissions at City College of New York are averagely selective with an acceptance rate of 51%. Study abroad aspirants are advised to apply for admission well before the deadline to avoid any delay in the admission and visa process. Counted as one of the premier institutions to study in the US, CCNY is known for accepting candidates who stand out of the league. It is therefore essential for international applicants to submit their applications with top-notch scores and co-curriculars, along with recommendation letters from reputed people. More so, students can go for an Information Session provided by the college to speak directly to the Office of Admissions.