CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
About CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Borough of Manhattan Community College is the largest college in the City University of New York system, teaching a few blocks from the World Trade Center. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, and business, criminal justice and psychology are its largest programs.
Founded
1963
Location
New York, New York
Students
18,623
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
24.7%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,170
Out-of-state: $8,050
Avg Net Price
$4,976
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$42,306
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
$65
Early
Feb 1
Regular
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
24.7% complete their degree within three years
Retention
61.2%
Transfer Out
17%
Teaching Quality
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
43.2%
$/Student
$16.1K
Class Size
Large
The 24.7% graduation rate is below average, but 61.2% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,170
In-State
$8,050
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,866
After Financial Aid
$4,976
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,057
Receive Grants
56.7%
Take Loans
4.2%
Tuition is $5,170/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $4,976.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College fund their education.
While in School
56.7%
Get Grants
Free money
4.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$16,902
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$7,574
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$80/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $7,574, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College.
Gender
56.7%
Female
43%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
18,623
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
53.1%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
25.5%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 57% of the student body. 53.1% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 7.5% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
18,623
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College fields 7 varsity teams with 144 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
144
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
66% / 34%
95
Men
49
Women
7
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$42,306
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$24K
592 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$29K
437 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$25K
331 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$19K
300 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer Science
$58K
152 grads
4yr Earnings
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
$23K
152 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $32K six years out, growing to $42K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.