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Boricua College

New York, New York 10032-1560

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Close-knit campus — excellent value

Boricua College is a private urban institution in New York, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 401 undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $35,348 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,187.

Established
1974
Motto
A tradition of learning
Mascot
Lion
Type
Private

Plan Your Visit

Acceptance
SAT Avg
401Students
20:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$35,348Earnings 10yr
$14,187Net Price

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible
85%
First-generation
52%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$12,525
Books & Supplies$400
Total Cost of Attendance$23,338
Average Net Price$14,187
Median Debt at Graduation$6,733
Monthly Payment (10yr)$71

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,279
$30–48K$12,408
$48–75K$17,429

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

84.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$6,347

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Student-faculty ratio
20:1

Programs (11)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads
401
Gender Split
80% / 20%
Women / Men
First Generation
52%
Pell Grant Recipients
85%

Race & Ethnicity

White 1%
Black 20%
Hispanic 79%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.6%
Freshman Retention85.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$30,398
10 Years$35,348

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History The college was founded by a group of educators and community organizers, including Antonia Pantoja, Victor G.
  • In 1970, Pantoja created the Puerto Rican Research and Resource Center in Washington, D.
  • Through the center, Pantoja co-founded and became the president of the Universidad Boricua, which later evolved into Boricua College.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

160Very High

Estimated from NY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
9 mi(16 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
88 mi(153 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
183 mi(317 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LGA New York LaGuardia5 mi
JFK New York JFK16 mi
EWR Newark Liberty16 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA183 mi · ~5h 17m drive
New York, NY9 mi · ~16 min drive
Hartford, CT92 mi · ~2h 39m drive
Providence, RI148 mi · ~4h 17m drive
Albany, NY126 mi · ~3h 38m drive
Syracuse, NY190 mi · ~5h 29m drive
Rochester, NY247 mi · ~7h 8m drive
Buffalo, NY291 mi · ~8h 24m drive
Philadelphia, PA88 mi · ~2h 33m drive
Pittsburgh, PA318 mi · ~9h 11m drive
Harrisburg, PA159 mi · ~4h 36m drive
Newark, NJ14 mi · ~24 min drive
Trenton, NJ60 mi · ~1h 44m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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