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City College of New York (CCNY)

City College of New York (CCNY)

“We shape the students of the future. In turn, they shape the future.”

141 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031, USA
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About City College of New York (CCNY)

The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture at the City College of New York is the flagship public school of architecture in New York City, committed to creating a just, sustainable, and imaginative future. True to the unique spirit of New York City, its studio network offers dynamic core training across various programs, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and partnership. The school prepares students to become engaged designers, applying an expansive set of skills to address pressing social, cultural, environmental, and professional challenges. Faculty members are deeply engaged in New York City as licensed architects and landscape architects, critics, and scholars. The curriculum fosters intense discussion about urban life, environmental sustainability, construction technology, and new aesthetic sensibilities, cultivating thought-leaders and empathetic professionals for whom the common, public good is central to their profession. The Spitzer School upholds the City College of New York's historic Ephebic Oath: 'To transmit the city, not only not less, but greater, better, and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us.'
Program NameDetails
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
Bachelor

This undergraduate program teaches students to design buildings and explore the built environment through the lens of New York City's urban landscape. It leads to a Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch – first professional degree).

5 Years
English
Undergrad Tuition (In-State): $6,500 - $11,500, Undergrad Tuition (Out-of-State): $16,500 - $21,500
Deadline: February 1 (for priority admission)
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Master of Architecture I
Master

This program is open to students with a bachelor's degree in any field and prepares students to address social, cultural, environmental, and professional challenges. Students develop technical proficiency and creative agility through building design, history, critical thinking, and urban analysis.

3 years
English
Full-time graduate tuition for in-state residents is approximately $15,000 per year (2024-2025). Graduate Tuition (In-State): $11,500 - $16,500, Graduate Tuition (Out-of-State): $26,500 - $31,500
Deadline: N/A
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Master of Science in Architecture
Master

This program is for students holding a five-year accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree who want to deepen their design abilities and knowledge of contemporary theory. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary study, experimentation, and social engagement, using New York City as a learning lab.

Varies
English
Graduate Tuition (In-State): $11,500 - $16,500, Graduate Tuition (Out-of-State): $26,500 - $31,500
Deadline: N/A
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Master of Landscape Architecture
Master

This program prepares students to be leaders in landscape architecture, focusing on urban ecological design, planning, and policymaking. The curriculum addresses challenges like urbanization and climate change through social and environmental justice.

3 years
English
Graduate Tuition (In-State): $11,500 - $16,500, Graduate Tuition (Out-of-State): $26,500 - $31,500
Deadline: N/A
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Master of Urban Planning in Urban Design
Master

This STEM-designated program shapes inclusive, resilient, and environmentally responsive solutions for a rapidly urbanizing world. The curriculum integrates design, research, ecological thinking, and infrastructural planning.

1.5 years (3 semesters)
English
Graduate Tuition (In-State): $11,500 - $16,500, Graduate Tuition (Out-of-State): $26,500 - $31,500
Deadline: N/A
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Accreditations & Affiliations
The professional degrees, Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) and Master of Architecture I (M.Arch. I), are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). Master of Science programs are not eligible for NAAB accreditation.
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No specific overall acceptance rate data available for the Spitzer School of Architecture.
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Deadlines
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January 15 (for Master of Landscape Architecture; likely similar for other graduate programs)
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February 1 (for B.Arch. and BA Urban Studies, no Spring entry for B.Arch.)
Requirements
graduate_programs: ["Resume","Two academic or professional letters of recommendation","Academic transcripts","500-word personal statement","Portfolio of creative work","Non-refundable application fee","IBT TOEFL minimum score of 79 or IELTS for international students from non-English-speaking countries","For M.Arch. I: Completion of one semester each of college-level precalculus and physics by matriculation","For M.S. in Architecture: Requires a five-year, NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree or international equivalent"]
undergraduate_b_arch: ["Overall high school average of at least 80 (B or higher GPA)","Strong grades in challenging math courses","Proof of four-year college-level proficiency in reading, writing, and math","Completion of CUNY application and Spitzer Creative Challenge (testing creativity and design knowledge, AI-generated content prohibited)"]

City College of New York (CCNY) Academic FAQ

City College of New York (CCNY) is We shape the students of the future. In turn, they shape the future.

The acceptance rate for City College of New York (CCNY) is No specific overall acceptance rate data available for the Spitzer School of Architecture., reflecting the selectivity of its academic programs.

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City College of New York (CCNY) provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Master of Architecture I, Master of Science in Architecture, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Urban Planning in Urban Design.

The institution maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of Average studio class size is 15, implying a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio for studio-based learning., ensuring personalized mentorship and studio culture.

City College of New York (CCNY) is situated in New York, United States, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, City College of New York (CCNY) holds accreditations from: The professional degrees, Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) and Master of Architecture I (M.Arch. I), are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). Master of Science programs are not eligible for NAAB accreditation..

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