CUNY New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY · public
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 80.7% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 880–1200 |
| Middle-50% ACT | —–— |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $4,783 |
| Grad rate | 19% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $49,365 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
- •Personal profile: Name, address, demographics, citizenship.
- •Family: Parent/guardian education and occupation (used for first-gen context).
- •Education: Current school, GPA/rank if reported, courses & grades, planned senior courses.
- •Testing: SAT/ACT scores (self-reported); many schools are test-optional or test-blind — check per school.
- •Activities: Up to 10 activities with role, hours/week, weeks/year.
- •Personal essay: One 250–650 word essay from the Common App prompts.
- •Recommendations: Counselor recommendation + typically 1–2 teacher recommendations.
- •School supplements: Per-school essays and questions (the 'Why us', short-answer, etc.).
Supplemental essays
Answer 1 of 3 — max null words each.
- Tell us something meaningful about yourself that is not reflected in your application. You may choose to speak about your interests, aspirations and/or background.
- It is often said that the road to success is paved with setbacks. Tell us about a time you faced a challenge or obstacle. What did you learn from it, and how did it contribute to your success?
- Share an essay on any topic. You may use an essay that you have previously written or one that discusses a topic of your choice.
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).