CUNY Brooklyn College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
CUNY Brooklyn College is a public research university in Brooklyn, New York, with about 10,543 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 58.36% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $60,752 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,452
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,103 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 58.36% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 10,543 76.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.86%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 47.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 20.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 31.6%
- Average SAT Score: 1140
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 14,089
- Applicants (IPEDS): 27,112
- Room & Board: $22,260 annual estimate
CUNY Brooklyn College: what the data shows
Common questions about CUNY Brooklyn College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is CUNY Brooklyn College?
CUNY Brooklyn College is located in Brooklyn, NY (ZIP 11210).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is CUNY Brooklyn College public or private?
CUNY Brooklyn College is a Public institution.
How much does CUNY Brooklyn College cost?
Published tuition: $7,452 in-state, $15,402 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,103.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,029 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,287 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,193 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,917 |
| $110,001+ | $12,254 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $29,808.
How hard is it to get into CUNY Brooklyn College?
Admission rate: 58.36%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1140.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is CUNY Brooklyn College?
Total enrollment: 10,543 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 14,089 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,828 students.
About 77% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY Brooklyn College?
150%-time completion rate: 53.86%.
First-year retention: 80.1%.
What do graduates of CUNY Brooklyn College earn?
Median earnings: $45,035 six years after entry; $60,752 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
57.02% of students receive Pell grants.
What is CUNY Brooklyn College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (507 completions)
- Psychology, General (418 completions)
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs (190 completions)
- Accounting (177 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (162 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (143 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (135 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (120 completions)
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other (85 completions)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (83 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is CUNY Brooklyn College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 58.36%; completion rate 53.86%; median earnings $60,752 at 10 years; net price $3,103. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,452
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at CUNY Brooklyn College was $7,452.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,103
2024 Value
In 2024 CUNY Brooklyn College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,103.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,412 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,103 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$29,808 4-Year In-State Tuition
$61,608 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,260 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,212 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$124,848 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for CUNY Brooklyn College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
57.02% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at CUNY Brooklyn College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for CUNY Brooklyn College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,184 | $12,694 | $5,775 |
| 2014 | $6,536 | $13,346 | $6,399 |
| 2015 | $6,838 | $13,948 | $6,476 |
| 2016 | $6,838 | $13,948 | $3,534 |
| 2017 | $7,040 | $14,430 | $2,725 |
| 2018 | $7,240 | $14,910 | $3,000 |
| 2019 | $7,440 | $15,390 | $2,683 |
| 2020 | $7,440 | $15,390 | $3,067 |
| 2021 | $7,440 | $15,390 | $2,393 |
| 2022 | $7,440 | $15,390 | $3,700 |
| 2023 | $7,452 | $15,402 | $2,943 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
58.36% Acceptance Rate
27,112 Total Applicants
14,548 Students Admitted
1,519 First-Time Students Enrolled
10.44% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1140
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
CUNY Brooklyn College reported total enrollment of about 10,543 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (24.5%), Hispanic or Latino (24.1%), and Asian (24.1%). About 57.02% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
76.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at CUNY Brooklyn College in 2024 is 10,543 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 14,089 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,828 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 24.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
34.18% 100% Completion Time
53.86% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.18% of students graduating from CUNY Brooklyn College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 45% male / 55% female
- Psychology, General: 20% male / 80% female
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs: 34% male / 66% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for CUNY Brooklyn College.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$60,752 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.11% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
4794.62% Return on Investment
1.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for CUNY Brooklyn College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 85 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 507 completions
2. Psychology, General: 418 completions
3. Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs: 190 completions
4. Accounting: 177 completions
5. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 162 completions
6. Elementary Education and Teaching: 143 completions
7. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 135 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 120 completions
9. Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other: 85 completions
Most popular programs at CUNY Brooklyn College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for CUNY Brooklyn College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for CUNY Brooklyn College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 31.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,737
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,437
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
CUNY Brooklyn College is a public institution located in Brooklyn, NY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs. Enrollment is approximately 10,543 students. Student body composition includes White (24.5%), Hispanic or Latino (24.1%), Asian (24.1%). The admission rate is 58.36%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1140. The 150%-time completion rate is 53.86%. Approximately 57.02% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 85 distinct degree programs, CUNY Brooklyn College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is CUNY Brooklyn College located?
CUNY Brooklyn College is located in Brooklyn, NY.
What is CUNY Brooklyn College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at CUNY Brooklyn College is 58.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 27,112 applicants and 14,548 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does CUNY Brooklyn College cost?
Reported tuition is $7,452 and average net price is $3,103 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,260 annually.
What is the student body demographics at CUNY Brooklyn College?
CUNY Brooklyn College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 14,089 students, White (24.5%), Hispanic or Latino (24.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend CUNY Brooklyn College?
About 47.6% of students at CUNY Brooklyn College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for CUNY Brooklyn College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, CUNY Brooklyn College reports midpoint SAT about 1140.
What do graduates of CUNY Brooklyn College earn?
Median earnings are $45,035 six years after entry and $60,752 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY Brooklyn College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do CUNY Brooklyn College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
Is CUNY Brooklyn College public or private?
CUNY Brooklyn College is a public institution located in Brooklyn, NY.
Is CUNY Brooklyn College an HBCU?
No. CUNY Brooklyn College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is CUNY Brooklyn College a tribal college?
No. CUNY Brooklyn College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- New York college costs
- New York colleges by ROI
- Brooklyn, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New York
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.