CUNY York College SAT scores and admissions
Jamaica, NY · Public · Master's university
The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group.
How York compares
- Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #197 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #26 of 26 in NY.
- Its 64% acceptance rate is more selective than 55% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry ($56,945) are $6,121 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
- Out-of-state students pay $7,950 more per year than in-state students ($15,308 vs $7,358).
What the numbers say about York
- The reported middle 50% spans 170 points, from 790 to 960. A planning score near or above 1000 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
- The Scorecard snapshot reports a 64% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
- Reported outcomes include a 32% completion rate and $56,945 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
Tuition and outcomes
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.
How your SAT score lines up
The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 790 and 960. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.
- 1000 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee.
- 960 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
- 880 SAT (range midpoint): Within the reported range; not a measured median.
- 790 SAT (reported 25th percentile): At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range.
Strong relative score
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Within the reported range
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Below the reported range
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Colleges with similar SAT scores
Ranked by proximity to York's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.
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| College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Virgin Islands | Charlotte Amalie, VI | 780–1030 | 99% |
| Alabama A & M University | Normal, AL | 810–1040 | 58% |
| Norfolk State University | Norfolk, VA | 820–1030 | 88% |
| Hampton University | Hampton, VA | 790–1090 | 62% |
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY | 840–1050 | 94% |
| Jackson State University | Jackson, MS | 820–1070 | 93% |
Questions about York
What SAT score do I need for York?
CUNY York College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 790–960, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1000 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.
What is York's acceptance rate?
CUNY York College's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 64%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability.
How much does it cost to attend York?
Historical annual in-state tuition is approximately $7,358 and out-of-state is approximately $15,308. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.
Is York test-optional?
The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked CUNY York College's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply.