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CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn

Brooklyn, New York 11210

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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.

Established
1930
Motto
Latin: Nil sine magno labore
Mascot
Buster the Bulldog
Type
Public university
Division
Division III

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54%Acceptance
1310SAT Avg
10,443Students
13:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$60,752Earnings 10yr
$2,943Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

CUNY Brooklyn College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate53.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1310

Reading & Writing
560710
Math
580710

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

53.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1310

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,452
Tuition (out-of-state)$15,402
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$13,573
Average Net Price$2,943
Median Debt at Graduation$11,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$117

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$1,466
$30–48K$2,954
$48–75K$6,726
$75–110K$8,246
$110K+$11,670

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$2,943

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

9300.0%

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

Programs (112)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
10,443
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
48%
Pell Grant Recipients
56%

Race & Ethnicity

White 24%
Black 21%
Hispanic 24%
Asian 25%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.6%
Freshman Retention79.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,035
8 Years$54,349
10 Years$60,752

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,600
Men
$53,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#38
Forbes
#362
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#84

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Varsity Sports — Bulldogs

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History & Fun Facts

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
6 mi(10 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
79 mi(137 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
191 mi(331 min)

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