City Tech Admission Requirements

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City Tech Admission Overview

City Tech admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year City Tech admitted 80.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 900-1140. City Tech is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

City Tech Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

80.3%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for CUNY New York City College of Technology

Acceptance Rate

The City Tech acceptance rate is 80.3%. Last year, 19,867 of 24,745 applicants were admitted. That is the 99th lowest acceptance rate in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into City Tech and can you get accepted?

City Tech is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

18% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

City Tech GPA

City Tech considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.

City Tech SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

900-1140

Freshmen who sent SAT

5%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 460
  • Math 440
  • Composite 900
SAT 25th percentile scores for CUNY New York City College of Technology

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 570
  • Math 570
  • Composite 1140
SAT 75th percentile scores for CUNY New York City College of Technology

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at City Tech typically score around a 1020 SAT (middle 50% 900–1140) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 43rd percentile nationally. City Tech ranks #101 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 900 to 1140

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

City Tech is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1020 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at CUNY New York City College of Technology
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1140+ Above 75th >88%
1020 to 1140 Avg + 80%-88%
900 to 1020 Avg - 68%-80%
Below 900 Below mid-50 <68%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

City Tech ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for CUNY New York City College of Technology

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for CUNY New York City College of Technology

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

CUNY New York City College of Technology admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 10,891 13,602 24,745
Accepted 8,695 10,967 19,867
Acceptance Rate 80% 81% 80%
Enrolled 1,517 2,063 3,610
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 19% 18%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to CUNY New York City College of Technology and what student information is used for admission decisions?

CUNY New York City College of Technology application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2026 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Sep 1, 2026

Days left to Apply

1

Applicants have 1 days left until the Fall 2026 term applications are due on Sep 1, 2026.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to CUNY New York City College of Technology is $65.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at CUNY New York City College of Technology
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

City Tech is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 80.3% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (900-1140); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190655.

GPA calculator: CUNY New York City College of Technology GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026