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CUNY City College (CCNY) Reviews

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  • 14 out of 14 people found this review useful.

    Denise from New York, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    There will always be hard to understand professors wherever you go, but there are lots of places at the college that offer help, and in my experience, many fellow students are willing to group together to ace a class.
    Am enjoying being here

    The campus, although situated in a large city setting, gives a comforting feeling that leaves an impression that I really am at college. I especially enjoy lounging in Shepard Hall, or in one of the small library rooms set on every library floor.
    Bang for the buck

    It's super affordable and I think the setting and education really fits the bill.
    Tips for prospective students

    Feel free to explore every part of City College! The library is usually very quiet, and I've always been able to find a computer to work on. I've encountered a number of interesting people from many different parts of the country that come a long way to attend City College. I would suggest to make positive connections with other students and groups, and make sure the professor your going to have is the one for you.

  • 6 out of 6 people found this review useful.

    Vanessa from Brooklyn, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Professors are easy to talk to and approachable
    Am enjoying being here

    Especially love the main library. Can sleep there as long as you want and there are tons of places to charge electronics. Also a lot of computers to use.
    Bang for the buck

    Hey, it's a CUNY.
    Tips for prospective students

    A lot of trains you can take to get here. 1, A, B, C, D.
    Great for these types of students

    Engineering, Architecture majors.
    Social science department is funded the least.

  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Tamar from New York, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I am a second semester freshman at City College and I am already learning a lot in my classes. Many of the professors are passionate about what they are teaching which is great since it helps the students understand the material.
    Am enjoying being here

    I enjoy attending City College. It is a beautiful campus situated in Harlem on a hill. There are numerous buildings to go to which fit all sorts of personality types. Also, the neighborhood in which City College is located is very rich with culture.
    Bang for the buck

    I can only speak for those receiving financial aid and who are living in the city. If you are in his situation, then City College is definitely a bang for the buck.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you are planning on attending City College know that it is a great CUNY school. The campus offers a lot of services. So far I have been using the Career Center to help me choose a major, and it has been very beneficial for me.
    Great for these types of students

    City College is great for all kinds of students. Since it is located in New York City, you will encounter people from all sorts of cultures and backgrounds.

  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Cheryl from Staten Island, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    There are a good amount of professors that are dedicated to your education and truly care about your success. They will have have convenient office hours, regularly send e-mails regarding the course, and some of them will even have weekend tutoring sessions the week before the exam. However, that doesn't go for everyone; sometimes you will have to solely rely on your textbook for information. Additional resources for many courses will be available online through Blackboard, which is very useful for studying purposes. If you can't find what you're looking for through your professor, textbook, or online, you will have access to a large number of online periodical subscriptions, in addition to 4 well stocked libraries. If you come here wanting to learn, you will.
    Am enjoying being here

    The campus is beautiful, and the staff is generally friendly. The only downside is the fact that this is a commuter campus, and many students have a I just want to get my degree and leave mentality. However, this can be counteracted by joining the many clubs and organizations the school has to offer.
    Bang for the buck

    Although there are occasional tuition increases, City College still has excellent value. The courses offered are what you would expect in any school, including a state school or private university, and the facilities are well kept considering the budget they have to work with.
    Tips for prospective students

    Before registering for your courses, cross check the professors with ratemyprofessors.com! You'll have a much better idea of what to expect; as I said before, not everyone is a winner. In addition, if you are planning to have two classes in a row, try to ensure that they're in the same building. The campus doesn't look big at first, but if you only have 5 minutes to get to where you need to go, it may not happen.
    Great for these types of students

    Students that are also working will have an easy time finding classes that fit into their schedule; many late night and early morning classes are offered in almost every subject matter. Students interested in conducting research will be able to choose from many labs in the fields of science, engineering, and psychology.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Brittany from Harker Heights, TX

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    this school is fantastic! the professors of my major are phenomenal, interesting, and engaged in what they do. the cost is reasonable, even for out of state students, and i haven't met a student here that was inconsiderate or brash.
    Tips for prospective students

    if you need to work with the staff in the administration building, give yourself enough time to get everything done; there can be a lot of leg work when getting new id's, printing a bill, etc.
    Academic Rigor

    the difficulty of classes is generally above average, but it really depends on the major you're in; engineering and science classes involve a lot more studying than humanities, but the humanities involve a lot of writing.
    Dorm Life

    the dorms are great, though a little expensive compared to living in an apartment off-campus. i would suggest you follow what i did: freshman year, i lived on campus, but i got an apartment after that. it's a good way to get acclimated to life on campus without spending so much money!
    Food and Dining

    ccny recently updated all of its dining areas, which includes a cafeteria with several different kinds of food as well as coffee shops scattered across campus. there are also a couple halal food carts at the edges of campus which are my favorite place to get a quick bite to eat!
    What to do for fun

    there are probably around 100 clubs on campus focusing on various subjects; engineers without borders, latin dancing, english students' voice, and many others i can't name! our campus is also home to a professional theatre at aaron davis hall, which hosts dance companies, theatre shows, and other varied events. if these aren't your style, there are several subway lines nearby with easy access to entertainment all over the city!
    Bang for the buck

    this section is actually what made ccny one of my prospective colleges when i was in high school; it was voted one of the best bang for your buck engineering schools, with great professors for a great price! michio kaku is actually one of the professors available for classes, though i've heard he seldom attends his classes due to his fame. even the non-engineering and science programs have phenomenal professors for a great price, making this a great school for any intended degree path.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    there is a bust of lincoln in one of our buildings on campus, and the tradition is to rub his nose for luck; the oils on people's hands have worn the outer layer away, so his nose is bright gold! i will also mention that ccny has some of the most beautiful architecture of new york city, and if you're a fan of neo-gothic architecture or even just gargoyles, you'll love coming to this little oasis in the city.
    Great for these types of students

    honestly, i'd say it's great for any career path! though the main emphasis is science and engineering, the humanities are definitely not neglected in quality of instruction.
    Clubs and Activities

    as i mentioned before, ccny has a club for every interest. if i'm not mistaken, there is already a quidditch club and if not, the process of creating a club is very easy. the office of student life has been exceedingly helpful every time i've had issues with my club.
    Greek Life

    i can't really say for sure, but there are tabling events during club hours every thursday, so there is definitely a presence on campus.
    Campus Safety

    in addition to the three guard stations at the street entrances to ccny, there are guards stationed at the entrances of every building. id's are required for entry, which makes it very safe but also annoying if you've left your id at home or have lost it. the id office is efficient enough to take care of it quickly as long as you have a print out of your bill.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Justin from Staten Island, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Once you graduate from high school, many people will tell you that college will be a learning experience. You may think that this is a tasteless cliche that doesn't apply to you, but City College will prove you wrong. Classes may be tough at times and the workload may seem daunting. However, you will not only learn the course material and professional skills on every professor's syllabus, you will also learn skills that will help you in your career, such as time management, public speaking, proper writing and much more.
    Am enjoying being here

    City College of New York has many helpful professors who are willing to go out of their way to help you. You also get many ways to get the help you need through tutoring sessions that are offered by the campus. City College also provides many tranquil areas to sit and study as well as many areas to hang out with friends or make new friends. The people here are really friendly and helpful. Socializing on campus can often take your frown and turn it upside down.
    Bang for the buck

    City College is a great way to get a good education for a relatively low price compared to other colleges. The facilities at City College of New York, such as their computer labs and the library, often make you feel like you're on the winning end of a bargain.
    Tips for prospective students

    Do not procrastinate. Take advantage of your professor's syllabus to plan out how and when you'll get assignments done. For example, a 12-page paper won't seem very daunting if you write a page a day or outline it weeks before it is due.
    Great for these types of students

    City College is great for everyone. It is really helpful for those who want to get a great education without having to deal with a large amount of debt upon graduating. I am glad that I will be able to get a degree without having to worry about student loans once I get a career.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 1 person found this inaccurate.

    Waldemar from Ridgewood, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    pretty decent engineering school. big competition. if you want to do architecture its a good school too.
    Tips for prospective students

    study from the very beginning of the semester, so cumulative finals will be aced by you.

    Academic Rigor

    yeah
    Food and Dining

    poor, they need to work on it, and i mean it!
    What to do for fun

    student clubs, play rooms, and more...
    Bang for the buck

    convenient location, easy to get there.
    Great for these types of students

    hard working.
    Clubs and Activities

    a lot! different kinds. you name it they have it.
    Greek Life

    ?
    Campus Safety

    yeah, they are serious about it. id checked every time you enter the school.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Melanie from New York, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    City College is meant to help you out in every way possible. The professors are great; they will help you improve and usually available office hours or are available through email. The advisors are of great help as well. They speak to you one-on-one about the required classes and they make sure you are taking a good amount of classes/ credits each semester in order to keep yourself at a good pace.
    Am enjoying being here

    I am currently living on campus. It makes life a lot easier rather than commuting for about 2 hours everyday. Many may say that they cannot afford it but I apply for as many scholarships that I find because my financial aid does not even cover my whole tuition. For the rest, I use a loan. To me it is worth the investment because I am constantly on campus 24/7. I am usually in the Architecture building over nights so it is much safer and worth it to be living at the dorms; I can quickly grab something to eat and shower then return to school.
    Bang for the buck

    As a CUNY, City College is much cheaper than other colleges, but many still cannot afford it. I know many people that receive a lot of financial aid and are able to go to school for very little money if not for free. They also have different loans that one can use.
    Tips for prospective students

    Even if you are not sure of what major you want to choose, you can start off by taking classes that almost every major is required to take. As well as free electives. After 2 semesters, I am sure that you will find out what major you are really interested in. If you are already positive of your major, everything is much easier. You will be able to take all the classes you need without wasting any time or money.
    Great for these types of students

    There are no specific types of students that great for this school because there is such a diversity. It is one of the most diverse colleges in the city. There are so many different people that it is easy to make a lot of friends.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Cherrelle from Amityville, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I am enrolled in all music classes this current semester and loving every bit of it! All the music classes I took in high school set a firm foundation for me once I entered college. I feel I can never learn enough when it comes to music, and City College is broadening my knowledge in it even further.
    Am enjoying being here

    City College offers a wonderful life, learning, and community for all students. From programs to enhance advance student learning to a variety of clubs and sports to join, CCNY has it all. I am apart of CCNY's Gospel Choir and am meeting lots of wonderful and talented people. Joining clubs are a great way to network and make new friends so do not hesitate to join them!
    Bang for the buck

    I did not receive any financial aid nor scholarships directly from City College, only outside scholarships. Although, I can say that every penny spent in the end is worth paying for your education at CCNY.
    Tips for prospective students

    CCNY offers a lot of programs and services to help students advance in learning. This college contains a Daycare, Disability Services, Career Center, Counseling Center, and many others. I have even used the online Writing Center's service to ask questions a tutor live!
    Great for these types of students

    CCNY is a highly diverse college. Any person applying won't have to worrying about ones ethnicity dominating the other, because this school is certainly a melting pot! It is very unlikely that you'll find someone at CCNY who shares the same interests as you or shares the same cultural background.

  • 2 out of 5 people found this review useful.

    Natalie from Jackson Heights, NY

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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  • 1 out of 6 people found this review useful. 2 people found this inaccurate.

    Barbara from New Rochelle, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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  • Kshiti from Flushing, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Academic Rigor

    From the beginning of Fall 2011 semester till now, I have learned about many aspects about my major. Advisers and professors always aid in choosing the right classes for my major. And my fellow classmates and friends from previous years have also guided me on the campus about the questions I may have.
    Dorm Life

    I communte.
    Food and Dining

    Since, I am a vegetarian there are places where I barely find anything to eat, however CCNY campus and the food stores around it makes it easier for me. The food in the cafeteria is very warm and fresh. The stores around such as pizzerias or subways also have fresh food.
    What to do for fun

    For entertainment I have joined a bollywood dance team. I made many close friends in the past few months. There is also game room on campus or students to play other sports in.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Every thursdays ton my campus, it's club hours. I always meet new people and interact with many people.
    Campus Safety

    There are police cars and securities in every building and around the campus all the time.

  • Tasnim from New York, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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  • Jolie from Brooklyn, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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  • Dina from Elmhurst, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    it's a good college the professors are great. the classes are interesting. they give importance science majors.
    Tips for prospective students

    explore the areas you are interested in. the major you want when you enter is not the one you will probably end with.
    Dorm Life

    i don't live in a dorm
    Food and Dining

    food is not bad
    What to do for fun

    there is lots of activities and clubs

  • Carlos from New York, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    A great institution with an outstanding history. City College has an outstanding vibrant intellectual environment in its classrooms and its campus. Highly recommended and very inexpensive in contrast to other schools in the city.
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't expect a fleshed out greek life, there are a million clubs in the college but if greek life is everything for you, this may not be the best location. Also explore the neighborhood and know where you want to live, dorms are ridiculously expensive and the local rent is relatively cheap. Just make sure you know what is around to make an intelligent decision.
    Academic Rigor

    Definitely among the best. Classes can be hard, but the outcome is better for graduate school applications and exams. Reading and comprehensive exercises account to a higher LSAT score, also the college tailors your major with individualized programs for a fast-track career placement, or graduate school placement.
    Dorm Life

    Dorms are extremely expensive. Financial aid can cover it, but if you are more independent you will have to pay a fairly hefty sum of money for a room in a 4 bedroom apt in the 'Towers'. Apartment living, honestly, is a lot better, and harlem is a great neighborhood to set up shop and commute.
    Food and Dining

    Definitely better than most schools, but not entirely recommended. Honestly Hamilton Heights has great neighborhood deli's and dinners that are both affordable and delicious. Although the new CCNY id cards have a debit card access to purchase items in the school, a smart way to perhaps focus on just school dining would be to streamline cash and save in the cafeteria or the other cafes in the school.
    What to do for fun

    Its New York City, unlike other schools in the country access to virtually anything worthwhile is a subway stop away.
    Bang for the buck

    5,680$, while the tuition is rising by 300$ a year it still is the cheapest public university system in the country.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Shepard Hall's labyrithian layout is kind of like a real life hogwarts, you always end up finding something new. Also Saint Nick's park is really cool to walk through after class.
    Great for these types of students

    Future Engineers, Architects, Science geeks, Lawyers, pundit-heads, alternative students, New York enthusiasts.
    Clubs and Activities

    There really are so many clubs, also starting one is not entirely difficult.
    Greek Life

    Not really existing, but not really important in New York
    Campus Safety

    CUNY beefed up security after the tuition protests. Also the CCNY department has strong ties with the NYPD. The campus is open to everyone, but it is not a place to screw around in.

  • Jah-Vin from Bronx, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    The City College of New York has some great teachers. I feel that one you put time in to your work, you will be able to do well in the class. The only problem is it is hard to find open sections, especially when most of the school needs that class for their major
    Academic Rigor

  • Christopher from Rock Tavern, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Having small classrooms and individual attention is a plus at City College. Some of the teachers however do not speak English very well and so it is hard to understand them.
    Am enjoying being here

    I am not a fan of the city atmosphere. I thought it would be fun but everything is very expensive and I'm broke. Also the students do not associate much outside of their small groups, as most people are just commuting and wanting to get in and out of the school.
    Bang for the buck

    The school is relatively inexpensive and you receive a great education for your money. If you live on campus, or if you rent an apartment near campus, this can get pricey, but no more pricey than living on or near campus at most other schools.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you are looking for a party school, or for a lot of fun with friends and a great time then this probably isn't the school for you. If you are just looking for a great education at an inexpensive price and do not care about the social atmosphere, or have the money to explore the city, then City College is what you're looking for.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for students that know and love the city, and have the money to go out and about in it.

  • Tanman from Elmhurst, NY

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.

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