Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism (CUNY)
Founded 2006
President Graciela Mochkofsky (Dean)
Fees USD 11,680
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York (CUNY) is a public graduate journalism school founded in 2006 in Midtown Manhattan, named after Craigslist founder Craig Newmark following his $20 million gift. The school is consistently ranked among the top journalism programs in the United States and offers the most affordable journalism master’s degree in New York City. The school enrolls approximately 300 students and emphasizes digital, data-driven, and solutions journalism.
Programs
- MS in Journalism — Core degree with multiple specializations
- MS in Bilingual Journalism — English/Spanish dual-language journalism
- Entrepreneurial Journalism — Certificate and specialization
- Investigative Reporting — Specialization track
How to Apply
- Application: CUNY Journalism Application
- Writing Portfolio: Required — published clips or original work
- Acceptance Rate: ~30%
- In-State Tuition: ~$11,680 per year
Key Deadlines
- Priority: January 15
- Final Deadline: April 1