About College of Staten Island CUNY
Located in a large city, College of Staten Island CUNY is a public university in Staten Island, New York, with about 9,660 undergraduate students. The federal student-to-faculty ratio is about 17 to 1.
Nursing programs at College of Staten Island CUNY
Federal completion data shows nursing credentials awarded at these levels: associate degree in nursing (ADN), bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), master’s degree in nursing (MSN), and doctoral degree in nursing (DNP). In the most recent reporting year, the school reported about 77 associate-degree nursing graduates, about 30 bachelor’s-level nursing graduates, and about 14 master’s-level nursing graduates. Offering both associate and bachelor’s pathways under one roof can make it easier to start with an ADN, earn your RN license, and move on to a BSN later; our ADN vs. BSN guide explains how to weigh the two. Graduate options (MSN and DNP) are aimed at licensed nurses moving into advanced practice, leadership, or teaching.
Cost and student outcomes
Published tuition and fees are about $7,500 a year for in-state students and $15,400 for out-of-state students. The average net price (what students receiving federal aid pay after grants and scholarships) is about $3,200 a year. About 52% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Students who finish the associate level and borrow leave with median federal loan debt of about $14,000. Federal earnings data puts median pay for associate-level nursing graduates at roughly $115,800 four years after finishing, an estimate based on graduates with reported earnings. Schoolwide, about 36% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time and 76% return for a second year.
Applying and licensure
The school admits most applicants (about 92% overall), but that does not mean a nursing seat is guaranteed. Expect the nursing program to have its own application, prerequisite courses, and limited seats. Our guide to getting into nursing school explains what programs typically look for. To work as a nurse in New York, graduates apply for a license with the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions and pass the NCLEX. Before you commit, verify the program’s ACEN or CCNE accreditation and state approval, and compare it with other options on our New York nursing schools page.
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and can change. Confirm current details with the school.
