Wait List Acceptance Rate

For the application year 2024, the City University of New York System extended waitlist offers to 32,787 applicants, with 19,912 students accepting a spot, resulting in an acceptance rate of 60.8%. This acceptance rate marks a decline compared to the previous historical data, as the Class of 2022 experienced a much higher acceptance rate of 81.7%, admitting 17,452 of the 21,335 waitlisted applicants. The lack of data for other recent years highlights a potential inconsistency in waitlist trends, stressing the importance of preparedness for prospective students.