CUNY Brooklyn College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state New York residents. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker; 57% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
CUNY Brooklyn College is a public institution located in Brooklyn, New York with approximately 10,543 undergraduate students enrolled. CUNY Brooklyn College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The average net price after financial aid is $3,103 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $48,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Brooklyn College (BC) is a public university in Brooklyn in New York City, New York. It is part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system and enrolled nearly 14,000 students on a 35-acre (14 ha) campus in the Midwood and Flatbush sections of Brooklyn as of fall 2023.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $2,943/year net cost and only $9,218 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the most financially responsible college choices in New York City. However, the 57% graduation rate is a real concern — it means a significant portion of students who start here don't finish, so you'll want to think honestly about your support systems and plan for staying on track. If you're cost-conscious, motivated, and want to stay in NYC, this is a strong option worth taking seriously.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 11% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
CUNY Brooklyn College graduates earn most above the national rate in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($80,207 vs $51,389 nationally), and most below it in Finance and Financial Management Services ($69,489 vs $83,343).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 435 | $52,742 | $50,706 | +$2,036 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 419 | $61,323 | $68,257 | −$6,934 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 212 | $58,828 | $47,382 | +$11,446 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 194 | $89,943 | $92,374 | −$2,431 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 187 | $64,103 | $76,194 | −$12,091 |
| Biology, General | 114 | $53,786 | $57,214 | −$3,428 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 106 | $44,032 | $43,765 | +$267 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 91 | $80,207 | $51,389 | +$28,818 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 89 | $50,821 | $58,928 | −$8,107 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 89 | $58,821 | $55,753 | +$3,068 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 78 | $69,489 | $83,343 | −$13,854 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 56 | $56,138 | $51,710 | +$4,428 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,543 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at CUNY Brooklyn College?
CUNY Brooklyn College has an acceptance rate of 58%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is CUNY Brooklyn College hard to get into?
CUNY Brooklyn College is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 58%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does CUNY Brooklyn College cost?
The average net price at CUNY Brooklyn College is about $3,103 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY Brooklyn College?
CUNY Brooklyn College has a graduation rate of 54%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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