CUNY Brooklyn College
About CUNY Brooklyn College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Brooklyn College is a public senior college in Brooklyn, New York, part of the CUNY system. It offers a liberal arts education with strong programs in education, business, film, and the sciences on a tree-lined campus in the Midwood neighborhood.
Founded
1930
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Students
13,371
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
58.4%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
53.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$7,452
Out-of-state: $15,402
Avg Net Price
$3,103
After financial aid
SAT Average
1140
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$60,752
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
58.4 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
$65
Early
N/A
Deadline
Feb 1
CUNY Brooklyn College accepts 58.4% of applicants and doesn't require standardized tests. Focus on your grades and personal statement, and you have a solid chance.
SAT Scores
1140/ 1600
ACT Scores
23/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
53.9% complete their degree within six years
Retention
80.1%
4-Year Grad
31%
6-Year Grad
56%
Teaching Quality
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
31.6%
$/Student
$14.4K
Class Size
Medium
The 31% graduation rate is below average, but 80.1% 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
$7,452
In-State
$15,402
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
$14,151
After Financial Aid
$3,103
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$1,029
Receive Grants
57%
Take Loans
6.7%
Don't let the $7,452 sticker price scare you. Most students pay around $3,103 after financial aid, a 58% discount. Families earning under $30K pay closer to $1,029.
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 Brooklyn College fund their education.
While in School
57%
Get Grants
Free money
6.7%
Take Loans
Must repay
$19,956
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$11,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$117/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $11,000, 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 Brooklyn College.
Gender
54.4%
Female
46%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
10,543
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
2,828
Graduates
47.6%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
18.2%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (54% women, 46% men). 47.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
10,543
Students
public
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
Master's
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
CUNY Brooklyn College fields 7 varsity teams with 188 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division III without football
Conference
CUNYAC
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
188
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
48% / 52%
90
Men
98
Women
6
Men's Teams
7
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of CUNY Brooklyn Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$60,752
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Psychology, General
$30K
435 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$37K
419 grads
1yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$37K
212 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$52K
194 grads
1yr Earnings
Accounting and Related Services
$43K
187 grads
1yr Earnings
Biology, General
$27K
114 grads
1yr Earnings
Earnings grow steadily here: $45K at six years, $43K at eight, and $61K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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