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Acceptance Rate History
CUNY City College
NY · Current rate: 58%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 58.07% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 66.6% | 33,648 | 22,410 |
| 2021 | 64.06% | 31,175 | 19,972 |
| 2020 | 50.54% | 29,894 | 15,107 |
| 2019 | 46.49% | 30,013 | 13,953 |
| 2018 | 48.27% | 21,982 | 10,611 |
| 2017 | 46.37% | 21,207 | 9,834 |
| 2016 | 45.39% | 20,642 | 9,370 |
| 2015 | 42.97% | 20,331 | 8,736 |
| 2014 | 38.06% | 21,050 | 8,011 |
| 2013 | 34.1% | 22,171 | 7,560 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
CUNY City College's acceptance rate has increased from 34.1% in 2013 to 58.1% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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