How Will My Application Be Reviewed?
During application evaluation, our colleges review your academic achievements to determine your likelihood of being successful on their campus.
Please note that your application will be reviewed based on a number of components, which can vary by college.
Use this page to understand how your application will be considered and determine which of our colleges is a strong academic fit.
Each of our colleges has a unique selection process, and there is a great fit college for all first-year students. For most programs, a comprehensive review of your academic record is sufficient to make an admission decision. However, some of our colleges will review additional supporting materials to determine your eligibility.
Use this profile to review the average GPA of students accepted to the university for Fall 2023. The table below displays information for both general and SEEK/CD admission. Remember that there is a great fit college for all first-year students, and you can apply to up to 6 colleges using the CUNY Application.
CUNY College Admission Profile: Fall 2023
| College | General Admission High School Average 1 | SEEK/College Discovery High School Average 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Four-Year Colleges | ||
| Baruch College | 93.0 | 83.5 |
| Brooklyn College | 90.4 | 80.9 |
| The City College of New York | 90.3 | 81.3 |
| CUNY School of Medicine | 95 | – – – |
| College of Staten Island | 88.4 | 72.4 |
| Hunter College | 92.7 | 86.4 |
| John Jay College of Criminal Justice | 89.4 | 80.0 |
| Lehman College | 89.2 | 79.8 |
| Macaulay Honors College | 96.5 | – – – |
| Medgar Evers College 2 | 79.1 | 74.7 |
| New York City College of Technology 2 | 82.1 | 74.7 |
| Queens College | 90.3 | 80.7 |
| York College | 85.3 | 75.9 |
| Community Colleges | ||
| Borough of Manhattan Community College | 77.9 | 73.5 |
| Bronx Community College | 77.3 | 75.4 |
| Guttman Community College | 75.7 | – – – |
| Hostos Community College | 76.9 | 73.2 |
| Kingsborough Community College | 77.7 | 73.8 |
| LaGuardia Community College | 77.9 | – – – |
| Queensborough Community College | 78.4 | 73.3 |
1 Excludes applicants admitted through the Opportunity for Student Success (OSS) program and applicants admitted conditionally.
2 Includes applicants admitted to both associate and baccalaureate degree programs.
Once you’ve reviewed the admission profile, take a look at the components that each college can consider during application review. For specific information on how each college will review your application, view the College Specific Information section.
Academic Review:
Supporting Materials:
As a transfer applicant, the review of your application will be based on a comprehensive review of your academic record. Each of our colleges has a unique selection process, and certain majors may have additional requirements. Once you’re admitted, you’ll be able to engage with your future college to determine credit transfer. Already a CUNY student? Use this tool to see how your credits will transfer across the university.
Use this profile to review the average GPA of transfer students accepted to the university for Fall 2023. Remember that as a transfer applicant, you can select up to 4 college choices on the CUNY Application.
CUNY College Admission Profile: Fall 2023
| College | Mean GPA 1 | Mean Number of Total Credits Earned 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Four-Year Colleges | ||
| Baruch College | 3.2 | 55.8 |
| Brooklyn College | 3.1 | 60.6 |
| The City College of New York | 3.2 | 61.8 |
| College of Staten Island 3 | 2.6 | 55.6 |
| Hunter College | 3.21 | 67.5 |
| John Jay College of Criminal Justice | 2.9 | 54.6 |
| Lehman College | 2.9 | 70.5 |
| Medgar Evers College 3 | 2.7 | 66.3 |
| New York City College of Technology 3 | 2.9 | 68.7 |
| Queens College | 3.0 | 62.0 |
| CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies 4 | 2.5 | 65.6 |
| CUNY School of Professional Studies 4 | 2.9 | 76.6 |
| York College | 2.8 | 68.1 |
| Community Colleges | ||
| Borough of Manhattan Community College | 2.2 | 51.3 |
| Bronx Community College | 2.0 | 48.5 |
| Hostos Community College | 2.2 | 53.7 |
| Kingsborough Community College | 2.1 | 50.9 |
| LaGuardia Community College | 2.3 | 55.1 |
| Queensborough Community College | 2.2 | 52.5 |
| Guttman Community College | 1.7 | 25.0 |
1 The GPA reflects a combination of all prior colleges attended. GPAs reported as “0” in CUNYfirst are only included if the total number of credits attempted is greater than 0. GPAs reported as greater than 4.0 have been excluded.
2 Total credits earned for each applicant reflects a combination of all prior colleges attended but does not necessarily reflect the number of credits that CUNY will accept towards the degree. Credits reported as “0” in CUNYfirst are only included if the total number of credits attempted is greater than 0.
3 Means are based on applicants admitted to both associate and baccalaureate degree programs.
4 Only includes applicants admitted as transfer applicants.
5 Only includes applicants admitted as transfer applicants.
Most of our colleges will review your application based on your overall GPA and demonstrated proficiency in math and English. However, certain majors have additional requirements. Below is a listing of items that our colleges may consider during review. For specific information on how each college will review your application, view the college specific information section.
Academic Review:
Supporting Materials:
