College of Staten Island CUNY
PublicStaten Island, NY
College of Staten Island CUNY, in Staten Island, NY, is a public large school, enrolling around 9,657 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 92% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $113,631/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $7,950 more per year in tuition and fees (2.1x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is College of Staten Island CUNY's acceptance rate?
College of Staten Island CUNY in Staten Island, NY admits approximately 92% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for College of Staten Island CUNY?
Admitted students at College of Staten Island CUNY typically score between 890–1250 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does College of Staten Island CUNY cost?
College of Staten Island CUNY's total cost of attendance is reported at $14,795 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at College of Staten Island CUNY?
For 2024-25, College of Staten Island CUNY's published tuition and required fees were $15,440 for out-of-state students and $7,490 for in-state students -- $7,950 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does College of Staten Island CUNY require students to live on campus?
No -- College of Staten Island CUNY doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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