What SAT score do you need for CUNY City College?
The 25th–75th percentile band shows where the middle half of admitted students score on the SAT. Numbers come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (2024–25 figures).
CUNY City College SAT band
25th
1,070
–
75th
1,430
Median
1,260
Mid-range for SAT averages. Admission rate: 60%.
Peer schools at this band
University of North Carolina School of the Arts, NC
25–75:1,140–1,370Median:1,260
St. Mary's College of Maryland, MD
25–75:1,143–1,340Median:1,261
See your specific admit chance
The band above shows where admitted students scored. Run the admissions-chance tool to see what your specific score means for your chance at CUNY City College.
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SAT data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (2024–25 figures). Last updated March 7, 2026. Methodology.