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CUNY City Tech

New York City College of Technology (City Tech) is the technology-focused senior college in the CUNY system, located in Downtown Brooklyn. It is one of the most affordable four-year public colleges in New York City.

  • Among the most affordable four-year colleges in NYC — tuition under $7,500/yr for residents
  • Hands-on technology degrees: nursing, engineering, computer science, entertainment technology
  • NYC TAP, Pell, and Excelsior Scholarship stack to cover most of the cost for low-income residents
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Acceptance rate
85%
Undergrad enrollment
14,316
Institution type
Public (CUNY)
State
New York

Type

Public university

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Acceptance rate

85%

Undergrad enrollment

14,316

New York City College of Technology — known as City Tech — is the senior college in the CUNY system dedicated to technology, applied sciences, and career-focused undergraduate degrees. It is located in Downtown Brooklyn, steps from the Brooklyn Tech Triangle and accessible by every NYC subway line.

City Tech charges CUNY's standard tuition rate. For 2026–27, full-time NYC residents pay roughly $3,465 per semester in tuition, with a College Fee of about $170. The total annual cost of attendance with housing (most City Tech students commute), food, books, and transportation runs about $9,000–$11,000 for a NYC resident and $24,000–$28,000 for an out-of-state student.

City Tech is the most affordable senior college in the CUNY system. NYC residents who file the FAFSA and the TAP application can stack federal Pell, New York State TAP, and the Excelsior Scholarship to fully cover tuition. The average net price for NYC residents with family income under $48,000 is below $2,000 per year.

Tuition & fees

$15,270

Out-of-state · in-state $6,930

Total cost of attendance

$38,470

Tuition + housing + food + transport + other

Net price (after avg aid)

$30,470

After $8,000 average grant aid

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CategoryAmount
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)$15,270
In-state tuition (NY)$6,930
Housing$14,000
Food and meal plan$5,000
Transportation$1,200
Books and other$3,000
Total annual cost$38,470
Need-blind (domestic)
—Meets full need (domestic)
—Need-blind (international)
—Meets full need (international)
FAFSA eligible
State scholarship eligible

Excelsior Scholarship covers tuition for families earning up to $125,000. CUNY provides additional aid.

  • Pell Grant

    Typical award: $6,500 / yr

  • Excelsior Scholarship

    Typical award: $5,500 / yr

  • TAP

    Typical award: $5,000 / yr

  • Nursing (BSN)

    Bachelor's

    Direct-admit BSN with clinical placements at NYC Health + Hospitals.

    Program page

  • Computer Science (BS)

    Bachelor's

    ABET-accredited CS program with concentrations in software, data, and cybersecurity.

    Program page

  • Computer Engineering Technology (BS)

    Bachelor's

    TAC-ABET-accredited program with hardware and embedded systems focus.

    Program page

  • Entertainment Technology (BS)

    Bachelor's

    One of a handful of US programs combining theatrical production and emerging media.

    Program page

  • Architectural Technology (BS)

    Bachelor's

    NAAB-accredited pre-professional architecture program with NYC studio-based learning.

    Program page

Regular decision deadline

Rolling (priority: February 1 for Fall)

Application

Direct application

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GPA (middle 50%)

3.0+ weighted (test-optional)

Test policy

Test-optional

  • “I commute from East Flatbush and TAP covered tuition. My cohort of 60 felt like family. I had a job offer at Mount Sinai before graduation.”

    Senior, Nursing

  • “City Tech's CS program is underrated. The professors are real working engineers and the curriculum is current.”

    Junior, Computer Science

  • “Picking City Tech for entertainment tech was the best decision. The program combines theatre, software, and media in a way no other school does.”

    Sophomore, Entertainment Technology

6-year grad rate

41%

Median starting salary

$52,800

10-year ROI (net)

$168,000

Top-paying majors

  • Nursing (BSN)$86,400
  • Computer Engineering Technology$76,800
  • Computer Science$72,400
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology$68,400
  • Entertainment Technology$58,200

Where grads go: NYC Health + Hospitals, NewYork-Presbyterian, Mount Sinai, Con Edison, NYC Department of Education.

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How much is CUNY City Tech tuition in 2026–27?

For 2026–27, full-time NYC residents at City Tech pay approximately $7,100 in tuition and fees per year (two semesters). Out-of-state students pay roughly $620 per credit hour, bringing the total to about $18,600 per year for 30 credits. Most City Tech students commute from home, so the published cost of attendance is well below the cost at residential colleges.

Does City Tech accept TAP and the Excelsior Scholarship?

Yes. City Tech is a SUNY- and CUNY-eligible institution. NYC residents who file the FAFSA and the TAP application can use TAP grants to cover tuition, and students with family income under $125,000 can apply for the Excelsior Scholarship to cover remaining tuition after TAP and Pell. All three stack.

Is City Tech test-optional?

Yes. City Tech is test-optional for first-year applicants. The college uses a holistic review that includes high school GPA, course rigor, and (for some programs) an audition or portfolio. Test-optional status is reviewed yearly — verify on City Tech's admissions page before you apply.

What GPA do you need to get into City Tech?

City Tech admits most applicants who graduate from an accredited high school with a 3.0 weighted GPA or higher. Some competitive programs (nursing, computer science, entertainment technology) require a higher GPA or additional application materials. CUNY's unified application serves all CUNY colleges — you can apply to multiple campuses with one form.

Does City Tech meet full demonstrated need?

City Tech is not a meet-full-need institution, but the combination of TAP, Pell, Excelsior, and CUNY institutional aid covers full tuition for nearly all NYC residents with family income under $125,000. The published cost of attendance for a NYC resident is among the lowest in the country, and the average net price for Pell-eligible NYC residents is below $2,000 per year.

Does City Tech have on-campus housing?

City Tech does not have on-campus housing. Most students commute from home, and the Downtown Brooklyn location is one of the most transit-accessible campuses in NYC. The published cost of attendance includes a regional housing allowance for the small share of students who rent in the neighborhood.

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If you graduated from City Tech, share your year, residency status, and what you actually paid per year after TAP, Pell, and Excelsior. CUNY aid stacks differently for every student.

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Reviewed by Geek College Editorial Team. First published 2026-05-02. Last reviewed 2026-07-10.