Welcome to the City College of New York
The City College of New York (established as 'The Free Academy' in 1847) is the founding institution of the City University of New York and home to eight schools and divisions, each dedicated to the advancement of research and knowledge. We're the place where Albert Einstein first presented his theory of general relativity outside of Europe, our alumni discovered the polio vaccine, helped build the Internet, and designed the Panama Canal. And, our alumni have gone on to become Supreme Court Justices, Secretaries of State, leaders of industry, world-renowned researchers and award winning actors and musicians. We’re the City College of yesterday, today and tomorrow. See yourself here. City College.
Schools and Divisions
- The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture
- The Grove School of Engineering
- Division of Humanities & the Arts
- Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership
- School of Education
- Division of Interdisciplinary Studies at the Center for Worker Education
- The Division of Science
- Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education
CCNY Fast Facts
Why CCNY? Here are a few reasons.
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CCNY Fast Facts Sheet
Spotlights
CLIMATE RESEARCH MAKES WAVES
CCNY climate scientist Spencer A. Hill wins a prestigious $1M NSF CAREER Award for groundbreaking climate research.
A CROWN-WORTHY ACHIEVEMENT
CCNY Research Professor Dr. Kaveh Madani receives the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize from Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf.
A SCHOLAR’S LEGACY, A DISTINGUISHED HONOR
CCNY Philosophy Professor Nickolas Pappas has been named the 2026–2027 Stuart Z. Katz Professor in Humanities and the Arts.
CCNY SHINES WHERE IT MATTERS
CCNY ranks among TIME’s America’s Best Colleges for 2026–27, highlighting strong student outcomes, learning environment, and value.
MEET CCNY'S NEW SCIENCE DEAN
Dr. Stephen O'Brien, a renowned materials scientist, is the new Martin and Michele Cohen Dean of Science.
STANDOUT EDUCATION THAT'S FINANCIALLY PRACTICAL
CCNY earned a spot on Money's Best Colleges in America 2026, proving you don't have to compromise academic excellence for affordability.
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The City College of New York Strategic Plan 2025-2030
In pursuit of a more just and stable society through higher education. Learn more about the direction in which CCNY plans to go.