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
- CUNY School of Medicine
- 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
CCNY Fast Facts
Why CCNY? Here are a few reasons.
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CCNY Fast Facts Sheet
Spotlights
DESIGNING TO SUPPORT THE DISPLACED
Two CCNY Spitzer School students win the 2024 Recipe for a Room competition for innovative shelter design.
HANDS-ON STEM EDUCATION AT CITY
CCNY's STEM Institute teams up with Lectec, featured on Shark Tank, to enhance STEM learning through electric vehicles.
CHAMPIONING LATINX VOICES
CCNY educator Rosalia Reyes Simon is recognized for her leadership in advancing Latinx and Latin American cultural heritage.
FROM CCNY TO GRAMMY® WINNER
CCNY alum Dan Pugach wins the Best Large Jazz Ensemble award at the 67th GRAMMY® Awards for “Bianca Reimagined."
EXPLORING HOW OUR BRAINS “FEEL”
Colin Powell School’s Edward Vessel’s research uncovers the connection between perception and emotion through machine learning models.
CCNY NAMED A BEST COLLEGE
The Princeton Review ranks The City College of New York among the nation’s top institutions for undergraduates.
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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.