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CUNY Kingsborough Community College

Brooklyn, NY·Public·7,670 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state New York residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 7,670 students.

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7,670
Students
$5,606
Net Price
25%
Grad Rate
$41,300
Earnings
10 yr
$7,100
Debt

About This School

CUNY Kingsborough Community College is a public institution located in Brooklyn, New York with approximately 7,670 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,606 per year. The graduation rate is 25%, and the typical graduate earns $41,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Kingsborough Community College (KCC) is a public community college in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, New York. It is part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system and the only community college in Brooklyn.

The only community college in Brooklyn, this CUNY school offers a genuinely affordable path to a degree — average net cost runs just $5,436/year, and graduates typically leave with only $5,500 in debt, which is impressively low. Worth considering if you're looking to complete your first two years without financial strain before transferring to a four-year school. That said, median earnings of $41,300 a decade out suggest the long-term payoff depends heavily on what you do after KCC — it's a smart starting point, not a destination.

Setting
Large city
Avg Faculty Salary
$11,394

Popular Programs

Health Professions21%
Business & Marketing15%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Education5%
Computer Science4%
Biological Sciences3%
Communications1%
Engineering1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,252
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,132
Avg Net Price
$5,606
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$4,664
$30–48k$5,388
$48–75k$8,270
$75–110k$9,595
$110k+$11,273

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants25%
Median debt at graduation$7,100

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
25%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,100
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$30,500
Female graduates$27,400

Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,100
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$41,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.8x

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

White22%
Black31%
Hispanic/Latino25%
Asian13%
Two or more races4%
International5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,670 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

CUNY Kingsborough Community College

2001 Oriental Blvd

Brooklyn, NY 11235

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CUNY Kingsborough Community College cost?

The average net price at CUNY Kingsborough Community College is about $5,606 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 Kingsborough Community College?

CUNY Kingsborough Community College has a graduation rate of 25%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.

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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