CUNY Gets High Marks

Enrollment in the city’s university system of 23 campuses is at its highest level since 1976; 242,898 students. Much of the credit goes to higher administration standards set back in 1999 and the addition of the Honors College in 2001. Given the reasonable $4,000 undergraduate tuition in a worsening economy, even more students are expected to attend. Through much of its early years, the New York City university system was known as the “Harvard of the poor.” During the 1960’s and 1970’s, the schools suffered both scholastically and financially. That was primarily due to an open enrollment policy. It’s heartening to see that higher standards have delivered quality education, higher enrollment and significant student population increases from the minority sectors. Now the city needs a great college football team to cheer for.

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