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City College of New York
(CCNY)
Part of City University of New York
About
The City College of the City University of New York is a public research university within the City University of New York (CUNY) system in New York City. Founded in 1847, City College was the first free public institution of higher education in the United States. It is the oldest of CUNY's 25 institutions of higher learning and is considered its flagship institution.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 14 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 15,402
- Staff
- 2,578
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2018 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2017 |
| Materials Science | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 201-300 | - | 2017 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | =336 | 44.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,128 | 44.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of City College of New York?
City College of New York's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =833.
When was City College of New York founded?
City College of New York was founded in 1847.
What are the top subjects at City College of New York?
Top subjects at City College of New York include: Philosophy, Transportation Science & Technology, Physics & Astronomy, Civil Engineering, Materials Science.
Where is City College of New York located?
City College of New York is located in New York, United States.