CUNY College Of Staten Island

The College of Staten Island, or CSI, is a four-year, senior college of The City University of New York. It was founded in 1976 from the merger of Richmond College and Staten Island Community College. It is one of the 11 senior colleges of The City University of New York (CUNY). The college offers associate and bachelor degrees in liberal arts and sciences and professional studies. CSI also offers master degree in more than ten professional and liberal arts and sciences fields of study.

CSI’s campus is spread across an area of more than 200 acres. Nestled in a park-like landscape, the campus is centrally located on Staten Island. The academic buildings of CSI house 300 classrooms, study lounges, laboratories and instructional spaces, department and program offices, and faculty offices.

Some of the notable alumni of CSI are Noam Germain, businessman and strategist; Gene Simmons, lead singer of Kiss; and Justin Brannan, radio announcer.

CUNY College Of Staten Island Highlights

Where CUNY College Of Staten Island stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine and liberal arts.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High faculty salary.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

College Of Staten Island Students

The student enrollment at College Of Staten Island was 12,517 in 2007 (9,901 full-time equivalent).

About 45% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 55% of the class.

Undergrads are 91% of enrolled students and graduate students are 9%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 91% are full-time and 9% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: College Of Staten Island participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

College Of Staten Island Athletics

College Of Staten Island is in the City University of New York Athletic Conference for major sports.

College Of Staten Island Admissions (2007)

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