The College of Staten Island (CSI) is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY), formed in 1976 through the merger of Staten Island Community College (founded 1956) and Richmond College (founded 1965). Located on a 204-acre campus in the Willowbrook neighborhood of Staten Island, CSI is the largest college on Staten Island and offers more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across arts and sciences, business, engineering, education, and health sciences. The Dolphins athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III as members of the City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC), with Danny the Dolphin as the beloved campus mascot. CSI's on-campus housing, Dolphin Cove, is available to students including international learners. The college is recognized for its commitment to serving the diverse Staten Island community and provides strong pathways for students seeking careers in healthcare, business, and education throughout the New York metropolitan area.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$19,159
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $15,440
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
