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Known for business — excellent value
CUNY Brooklyn College is a public institution in Brooklyn with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1310, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 10.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,752 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $2,943.
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CUNY Brooklyn College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1310
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
93.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$9,218
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
80
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (112)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
- •80% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Bulldogs
History & Fun Facts
- •College history Early decades Brooklyn College was founded in 1930.
- •The third oldest higher education institution in what would become the City University system, Brooklyn College became the first public coeducational liberal arts college in New York City.
- •The school opened in September 1930, holding separate classes for men and women until their junior years.
- •In 1932, architect Randolph Evans drafted a plan for the campus on a substantial plot that his employer owned in Brooklyn's Midwood section.
- •9 million in 2024), and construction allotment was $5 million (equivalent to $115 million in 2024).
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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