CUNY Kingsborough Community College
About CUNY Kingsborough Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Kingsborough Community College sits on the water at the end of Brooklyn, with its own beach, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Business and social health services are among its largest programs, and its students come from across the borough.
Founded
1963
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Students
7,670
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
27.6%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,252
Out-of-state: $8,132
Avg Net Price
$5,606
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$42,621
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
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
27.6% complete their degree within three years
Retention
63.6%
Transfer Out
15%
Teaching Quality
23:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
41.9%
$/Student
$15.4K
Class Size
Large
The 27.6% graduation rate is below average, but 63.6% 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
$5,252
In-State
$8,132
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,580
After Financial Aid
$5,606
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,664
Receive Grants
24.6%
Take Loans
2.5%
Tuition is $5,252/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,606.
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 Kingsborough Community College fund their education.
While in School
24.6%
Get Grants
Free money
2.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$18,942
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$7,100
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$75/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $7,100, 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 Kingsborough Community College.
Gender
56.7%
Female
43%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
7,670
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
47.8%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
13.5%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 57% of the student body. 47.8% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 5.3% 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
7,670
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
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 Kingsborough Community College fields 8 varsity teams with 106 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
8
Biggest: Basketball
Student Athletes
106
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
74% / 26%
78
Men
28
Women
7
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of CUNY Kingsborough Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$42,621
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$28K
550 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$22K
166 grads
1yr Earnings
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
$31K
130 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$30K
123 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$83K
82 grads
1yr Earnings
Teaching Assistants/Aides
$22K
72 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $32K six years out, growing to $43K 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.