- Stella and Charles Guttman Community College is a public community college in New York City. It is the newest of the City University of New York's community colleges and was founded on September 11, 2011. It opened on August 20, 2012 as New Community College.
School Highlights
CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College serves 1,048 students (72% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,048 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
2011
Total Faculty
58 staff
43 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,048 students
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
750 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
298 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
840 students
401 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
750 students
511 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
298 students
461 students
% Asian
7%
8%
% Hispanic
51%
23%
% Black
32%
19%
% White
5%
37%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
35%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$13,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,600
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College's ranking?
CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
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