New York City College of Technology

What New York City College of Technology does

New York City College of Technology (City Tech) is a public higher education institution within the City University of New York (CUNY) system, founded in 1946 and located at 300 Jay Street in Downtown Brooklyn. It serves 15,252 degree-seeking students (Fall 2025) across 32 baccalaureate and 26 associate degree programs organized into three schools: Technology and Design, Professional Studies, and Arts and Sciences, plus a Continuing Studies Center offering non-credit programs in Real Estate, Teaching Assistant and Child Care, and Information Technology. City Tech also operates an undergraduate research program (ESP, CRSP, LSAMP, CIRE), student success programs (ASAP/ACE targeting a 50% three-year graduation rate for associate-degree students), and scholarship services, and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education plus ten discipline-specific accrediting bodies.

The institution's underlying platform combines physical instructional infrastructure (207 general-purpose classrooms, 61 teaching computer labs, 77 specialized instruction labs including dental hygiene clinics, digital fluoroscopy radiologic technology suites, computer-simulated patient nursing labs, a robotics mechatronics lab, a fabrication and modeling lab with laser cutters and 3D printers, a water-jet cutting lab, an information security lab, and Entertainment Technology facilities with six specialty labs and a 208-seat theatre lab) with the CUNY-wide enterprise stack (CUNYfirst for SIS/registration, Brightspace LMS, DegreeWorks advising, CUNY Academic Works repository, eduroam global WiFi). Distribution is primarily on-campus at the single Brooklyn location, supplemented by Brightspace online/hybrid delivery and the centralized CUNY application system.

City Tech's business model is that of a state-subsidized public college: tuition and fees (subsidized for New York State residents, with associate and baccalaureate rate tiers billed annually) supplemented by state and city appropriations through CUNY, financial aid (a large majority of students require assistance, with ASAP covering tuition, textbooks, and transportation), private donations through the City Tech Foundation, and a small set of corporate scholarship sponsorships. The institution is government_state_entity-owned by CUNY, has no subsidiaries, and does not publicly report revenue; strategic positioning emphasizes upward economic mobility (ranked No. 16 in the northern US by U.S. News 2026) and applied technical education for diverse urban populations, with the National Science Foundation consistently recognizing it as one of the nation's largest producers of science and technology graduates from under-represented minorities.

Name

New York City College of Technology

Legal name

New York City College of Technology

Website

https://citytech.cuny.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

City Tech is a public CUNY college of technology in Downtown Brooklyn serving 15,252 degree-seeking students with 58 associate and baccalaureate programs, plus continuing education, applied research, and student success services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Junior Colleges (611210), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (61121)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urban/Metropolitan Community Colleges (EDAHADAL), Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Associate degree programs
• Baccalaureate degree programs
• Continuing education
• Technology education

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public institution of CUNY system; tuition revenue supplemented by state funding for resident students. General tuition, program-specific fees, and lab fees charged to students.
2. Financial Aid Impact: Large majority of students require financial assistance; City Tech Financial Aid office provides FAFSA filing assistance. Receipt of scholarship may affect state or federal aid eligibility.
3. Continuing Education: Division of Continuing Education serves several thousand students annually with non-credit programs in Real Estate, Teaching Assistant & Child Care, and Information Technology

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

City Tech is a public higher education institution within the CUNY system that delivers 32 baccalaureate and 26 associate degree programs in technology, design, professional studies, and arts & sciences, supported by specialized instructional labs (dental hygiene, radiologic technology, robotics, fabrication, entertainment technology, BIM). It also offers non-credit Continuing Education programs serving several thousand adult learners annually and comprehensive student support services including ASAP/ACE acceleration programs, scholarships, undergraduate research, and academic advising.

Product overview

New York City College of Technology (City Tech) is a public higher education institution within CUNY offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and student services. The institution operates a dual-degree structure with 32 baccalaureate and 26 associate degree programs across three academic schools: Technology & Design, Professional Studies, and Arts & Sciences, plus a Continuing Studies Center. Beyond degree programs, City Tech provides educational technology support through its Academic Technologies and Online Learning (AtoL) division, undergraduate research programs (ESP, CRSP, LSAMP), and student support services including scholarships, counseling, and career development. The institution integrates with CUNY enterprise systems (CUNYfirst, Brightspace, DegreeWorks) and provides access to specialized facilities including 61 teaching computer labs, 77 specialized instruction labs, healthcare simulation labs, and fabrication studios.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 78.9% of Class of 2025 graduates plan to continue education
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• InforcoreTechnology or IntegrationCity Tech and Infor celebrated the launch of a Center of Excellence, providing students with access to enterprise management software and industry-standard technology training.
• Enterprise Community PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnterprise and HPD selected City Tech as one of grantees for the Housing Career Pathways Program, supporting workforce development in housing and real estate sectors.
• NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCUNY EDGE program operates in partnership between HRA and CUNY to provide matriculated students with supports to succeed in college and secure sustainable employment.
• Santander BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew relationship announced for financial services and student support initiatives.
• Brooklyn Architects Scholarship FoundationminorOthersNon-profit 501(c)(3) organization established by Brooklyn architects to award scholarships to deserving architectural students attending accredited programs in NYC.
• Selldorf ArchitectsminorOthersSelldorf Architects Scholarship provides up to $7,000 for matriculated students in third/fourth year of BTech or third-fourth-fifth year of B.Arch programs.
• Con EdisonminorOthersCon Edison Scholarship awarded based on financial need to undergraduate students majoring in STEM disciplines (excluding medical disciplines).
• Grainger CorporationminorOthersGrainger Scholarship established by grant from Grainger Corporation for students majoring in Facilities Management.
• SKANSKA USA CivilminorOthersSKANSKA USA Civil awards merit scholarships to full-time students in Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology program with 2.5+ GPA and financial need.
• The Brooklyn StudiominorOthersARCH Tech Student Laptop Grant Program sponsored by The Brooklyn Studio, reimbursing up to $500 toward laptop purchases for Arch Tech students with financial need.
• Daniel Boulud / Chef BouludminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaster Chef Daniel Boulud heats up culinary education with new apprenticeship program for Hospitality Management students.
• NYSIM CentercoreOthersNYSIM Center provides leading healthcare training through computer-based simulation for nursing students, offering exposure to symptoms and scenarios not commonly encountered on hospital rounds.
• NYC Department of EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollege Now program is collaborative effort between CUNY and NYC DOE to improve academic achievement of NYC public high school students and prepare them for college demands.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT): Regional public polytechnic university offering ABET-accredited engineering and technology degrees, with overlapping recruitment of NYC-area technical applicants and similar applied science mission.
• NYU Tandon School of Engineering: Brooklyn-based private polytechnic with overlapping technology, engineering, and applied science programs serving NYC students at a higher price point with research-oriented focus.
• Brooklyn College (CUNY): Sister CUNY senior college in the same Brooklyn market offering baccalaureate programs that compete with City Tech's transfer and four-year students.
• Pratt Institute: Brooklyn-based private college specializing in architecture, design, and engineering with overlapping Communication Design and Architectural Technology programs competing for the same NYC creative talent pool.

Direct peers

• New York City College of Technology peers within CUNY: CUNY system colleges sharing admissions, financial aid, and accreditation infrastructure, and competing for the same NYC applicant pool—most notably LaGuardia, Hostos, Kingsborough, and Bronx Community Colleges.
• SUNY Polytechnic Institute: Public polytechnic in the SUNY system offering applied technology and engineering degrees with similar mission of accessible technical education and underrepresented-minority STEM pipelines.
• LaGuardia Community College (CUNY): CUNY community college serving a similar diverse NYC population with associate degrees and continuing education programs, including overlapping IT and professional studies offerings.
• Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC): Sister CUNY community college in Lower Manhattan offering associate degrees to a similar urban, diverse, working-class population with comparable CUNYfirst and ASAP pipeline programs.
• Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology: Private NYC technical college offering applied associate and baccalaureate degrees in engineering technology, aviation, and manufacturing—directly comparable urban polytechnic positioning.

Regional players

• Wentworth Institute of Technology: Boston-based private applied technology college with comparable associate and baccalaureate programs in engineering technology, architecture, and design serving a similar urban, career-oriented student base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/NewYorkCityTech/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/citytechcuny
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/citytechcuny
• Instagraminstagram.com/citytechcuny
• Xx.com/CityTechNews

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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