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College of Staten Island CUNY

  • LocationStaten Island, NY
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 10,736 students
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College of Staten Island CUNY is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Archdiocese of New York's directory of higher-education campus ministers lists a Dominican sister as the Catholic campus minister for the College of Staten Island. The college's Multifaith Center states that its faith staff includes Roman Catholic representation.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of College of Staten Island CUNY, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady of Pity & Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church: 0.9 mi1Saint Rita Catholic Church: 0.9 mi2Church of the Holy Family: 1.1 mi3Saint Teresa of the Infant Jesus Catholic Church: 1.8 mi4Saint Roch Catholic Church: 1.9 mi5Saint Adalbert Catholic Church: 1.9 mi6Multifaith Center, College of Staten Island: 0.6 miCollege of Staten Island CUNY (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of Pity & Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 1634 Richmond Avenue
  2. Saint Rita Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 281 Bradley Avenue
  3. Church of the Holy Family — 1.1 mi · 366 Watchogue Road
  4. Saint Teresa of the Infant Jesus Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 1634 Victory Boulevard
  5. Saint Roch Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 602 Port Richmond Avenue
  6. Saint Adalbert Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 337 Morningstar Road

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ACatholic life on campus: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Catholic life on campus

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (Listed by the archdiocese as a Catholic campus minister for the college.)
    Sources (1)
    1. University Apostolate | Archdiocese of New Yorkarchny.org/university-apostolate · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “College of Staten Island (CUNY) + Sr. Kathleen Logan, O.P.”
      The Archdiocese of New York's directory of campus ministers lists Sr. Kathleen Logan, O.P. for the College of Staten Island.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The archdiocese lists a named Catholic campus minister for the college.
    Sources (1)
    1. University Apostolate | Archdiocese of New Yorkarchny.org/university-apostolate · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “College of Staten Island (CUNY) + Sr. Kathleen Logan, O.P.”
      The Archdiocese of New York's directory of campus ministers lists Sr. Kathleen Logan, O.P. for the College of Staten Island.
  • The Multifaith Center's staff includes Roman Catholic faith leaders.
    Sources (1)
    1. Multifaith center | Student Services | College of Staten Island Websitecsi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/multifaith-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The current staff of faith leaders represent Jewish, Roman Catholic traditions, and though other faiths are not represented on the staff”
      The Multifaith Center's staff includes Roman Catholic faith leaders, and it serves students of many faiths.

Concerns

None recorded.

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The Catholic center

Multifaith Center, College of Staten Island

  • Address: 2800 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314
  • Location: On campus

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Source: csi.cuny.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, csi.cuny.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Multifaith center | Student Services | College of Staten Island Websitecsi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/multifaith-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The current staff of faith leaders represent Jewish, Roman Catholic traditions, and though other faiths are not represented on the staff”
    The Multifaith Center's staff includes Roman Catholic faith leaders, and it serves students of many faiths.
    “The current staff of faith leaders represent Jewish, Roman Catholic traditions, and though other faiths are not represented on the staff”
    The Multifaith Center's staff includes Roman Catholic faith leaders, and it serves students of many faiths.
  2. College of Staten Island (CSI) CUNYcsi.cuny.edu · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “2800 Victory Blvd Staten Island, NY 10314”
    The college's address is 2800 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
50 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.34%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.76%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,040
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.17 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,329

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
9,786
Total students10,736
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$5,579
Cost of attendance (per year)$14,795
Median federal debt at graduation$14,350
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
34%
First-year retention76%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$53,501
Admission rate92%
Students receiving Pell grants50%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1040
SAT reading & writing460–620
SAT math430–630
ACT composite—
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 61 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of New York

The Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks, Archbishop of New York

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Patrick's Cathedral

Source: archny.org, archny.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Is College of Staten Island CUNY a Catholic college?
No. College of Staten Island CUNY is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Multifaith Center.

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