About
The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation’s largest urban public university, located in New York City, and was founded in 1847 as the first free public institution of higher education in the United States. It comprises 26 colleges serving approximately 247,000 degree-seeking students and awards about 50,000 degrees annually, with a notable focus on providing accessible education and enhancing social mobility.
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2005–06, 93,870 students received $243.6M in Pell grants.
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
Loan volume by type · AY 2005–06
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Academic programs at CUNY System Office
Top program areas ranked by completions.
CUNY System Office Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The Office of Institutional Research supports informed and effective decision-making across the College through the analysis and evaluation of institutional and external data. The Office provides insight and context to advance academic planning, accreditation, and institutional accountability.
Visit IR office page- John Choonoo, Ed.D.Director, Office of Institutional Research
- Tammie Cumming, Ph.DAssociate Provost, Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation
- Melissa SultanaAssociate Director, Office of Assessment
- Hsueh LeungAssociate Director, Office of Institutional Research
- Trang NguyenData Scientist, Office of Institutional Research
- Amaranta (Amy) RendonAdministrative Coordinator
- Omar RamlallData Analyst
Reports & documents (5)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardir.baruch.cuny.edu
- Data definitionGlossary - Institutional EffectivenessThis page provides a comprehensive glossary of terms related to institutional effectiveness and assessment at Queens College. It includes definitions for various assessment-related terms and concepts used within academic and administrative contexts, such as 'Alignment', 'Assessment', 'Curriculum Map', and 'Learning Goals'. The definitions aim to aid in understanding systematic processes and methodologies employed in enhancing educational quality and informed decision-making.qc.cuny.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- GlossaryAssessment Glossary - Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Planning - York CollegeThe Assessment Glossary from York College's Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Planning outlines key terms and definitions related to academic assessment. It serves as a resource for understanding the systematic processes involved in assessing and enhancing student learning outcomes, program alignment, and the effective evaluation of educational objectives. Prominent terms include Academic Assessment, Bloom's Taxonomy, Curriculum Mapping, and more, providing foundational vocabulary for those engaged in academic program assessments.york.cuny.edu
- Strategic planCUNY Lifting New York; 2023-2030 Strategic Roadmap2023The CUNY Lifting New York; 2023-2030 Strategic Roadmap outlines a vision for an inclusive and modern City University of New York. With a focus on equity, upward mobility, and academic excellence, the plan aims to position CUNY as a premier urban university system by the end of this decade. Strategic priorities include advancing educational access, improving student outcomes, modernizing the university system, and engaging with the wider community.cuny.edu
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