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CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

New York, NY·Public·16,850 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. 57% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

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16,850
Students
$4,907
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$40,300
Earnings
10 yr
$5,550
Debt

About This School

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is a public institution located in New York, New York with approximately 16,850 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,907 per year. Typical graduates earn $40,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a public community college in New York City. Founded in 1963 as part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, BMCC grants associate degrees in a wide variety of vocational, business, health, science, engineering and continuing education fields.

This is a strong option for cost-conscious students looking to earn an associate degree in New York City, especially given the remarkably low average net price of just $4,907 per year and modest median debt of $5,550 at graduation. Worth considering if you're planning to transfer to a four-year school or enter a career-focused field like business or health, where BMCC's broad program offerings give you flexibility. That said, median earnings of $40,300 a decade after enrollment are modest, so be intentional about your transfer or career plan — this school works best as a launching pad, not a final destination.

Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing19%
Health Professions13%
Psychology9%
Computer Science8%
Education4%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Physical Sciences2%
Social Sciences1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,170
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,050
Avg Net Price
$4,907
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants57%
Median debt at graduation$5,550

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,550
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,550
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$40,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.3x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White8%
Black25%
Hispanic/Latino45%
Asian11%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (16,850 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

199 Chambers St

New York, NY 10007

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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