CUNY Graduate School and University Center

CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a mid-size public R1 doctoral research university located in New York, New York, with an undergraduate enrollment of 3,254. As a Carnegie R1 doctoral research institution, it supports graduate and professional programs across a broad range of academic disciplines alongside its undergraduate curriculum, with faculty engaged in funded research programs. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader New York postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 68% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 68% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $124,608. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $65,991. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.