“CUNY community college in Midtown Manhattan using a cohort model with paid internships.”
CUNY Guttman Community College is a public two-year college in Midtown Manhattan offering associate degrees in fields such as business, cybersecurity, IT, human services and urban studies. Guttman is built around a first-year cohort model, paid internships, and strong student support, serving a majority first-generation and Pell-eligible student body.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
Best community college in New York State
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The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$5,194
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$8,074
/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.
One of Guttman's flagship degree pathways for students pursuing business careers or transfer.
Associate program preparing students for in-demand IT and cybersecurity roles.
Program preparing students for social service careers and transfer pathways.
Program leveraging Guttman's Manhattan location to study cities and urban issues.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $8,074
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.
