CUNY Hostos Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
CUNY Hostos Community College is a public community college in Bronx, New York, serving roughly 4,900 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,297 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,254. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (58.4%) and Black or African American (31.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,254
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,297 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,900 46.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 16.07%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 54.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 40.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 40.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,759
- Room & Board: $22,260 annual estimate
CUNY Hostos Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about CUNY Hostos Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is CUNY Hostos Community College?
CUNY Hostos Community College is located in Bronx, NY (ZIP 10451).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is CUNY Hostos Community College public or private?
CUNY Hostos Community College is a Public institution.
How much does CUNY Hostos Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,254 in-state, $8,134 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,297.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,541 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,401 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,615 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,074 |
| $110,001+ | $12,248 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,016.
How big is CUNY Hostos Community College?
Total enrollment: 4,900 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,759 students.
About 46% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY Hostos Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 16.07%.
First-year retention: 54.2%.
What do graduates of CUNY Hostos Community College earn?
Median earnings: $34,095 six years after entry; $40,485 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,442.
63.03% of students receive Pell grants.
What is CUNY Hostos Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (189 completions)
- Teacher Assistant/Aide (53 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (49 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (44 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (39 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (37 completions)
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling (34 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (31 completions)
- Game and Interactive Media Design (27 completions)
- Computer Science (25 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is CUNY Hostos Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 16.07%; median earnings $40,485 at 10 years; net price $5,297. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,254
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at CUNY Hostos Community College was $5,254.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,297
2024 Value
In 2024 CUNY Hostos Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,297.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,188 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,297 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,016 4-Year In-State Tuition
$32,536 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,260 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$29,014 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$116,056 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for CUNY Hostos Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
63.03% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.03% 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 Hostos Community 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 Hostos Community 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 | $4,555 | $7,075 | $7,054 |
| 2014 | $4,855 | $7,555 | $6,393 |
| 2015 | $5,208 | $8,088 | $7,416 |
| 2016 | $5,208 | $8,088 | $6,361 |
| 2017 | $5,208 | $8,088 | $6,345 |
| 2018 | $5,208 | $8,088 | $6,398 |
| 2019 | $5,208 | $8,088 | $5,262 |
| 2020 | $5,208 | $8,088 | $6,846 |
| 2021 | $5,208 | $8,088 | $6,933 |
| 2022 | $5,208 | $8,088 | $8,407 |
| 2023 | $5,208 | $8,088 | $5,001 |
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
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
CUNY Hostos Community College reported total enrollment of about 4,900 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (58.4%), Black or African American (31.0%), and Non-Resident Alien (3.5%). About 63.03% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
46.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at CUNY Hostos Community College in 2024 is 4,900 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,759 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
54.2%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 58.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
5.05% 100% Completion Time
16.07% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 5.05% of students graduating from CUNY Hostos Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 30% male / 70% female
- Teacher Assistant/Aide: 2% male / 98% female
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 29% male / 71% 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for CUNY Hostos Community College.
Return on Investment
$8,442 Median Student Debt
$40,485 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.85% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1810.75% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for CUNY Hostos Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 28 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 189 completions
2. Teacher Assistant/Aide: 53 completions
3. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 49 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 44 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 39 completions
6. Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 37 completions
7. Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling: 34 completions
8. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 31 completions
9. Game and Interactive Media Design: 27 completions
Most popular programs at CUNY Hostos Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for CUNY Hostos Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for CUNY Hostos Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 40.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,417
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $20,513
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 Hostos Community College is a public institution located in Bronx, NY, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Teacher Assistant/Aide, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. Enrollment is approximately 4,900 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (58.4%), Black or African American (31.0%), Non-Resident Alien (3.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 16.07%. Approximately 63.03% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Bronx, NY 10451
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 16.07% graduation rate at CUNY Hostos Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is CUNY Hostos Community College located?
CUNY Hostos Community College is located in Bronx, NY.
How much does CUNY Hostos Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,254 and average net price is $5,297 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 Hostos Community College?
CUNY Hostos Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,759 students, Hispanic or Latino (58.4%), Black or African American (31.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend CUNY Hostos Community College?
About 54.3% of students at CUNY Hostos Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of CUNY Hostos Community College earn?
Median earnings are $34,095 six years after entry and $40,485 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY Hostos Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 16.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do CUNY Hostos Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,442.
Is CUNY Hostos Community College public or private?
CUNY Hostos Community College is a public institution located in Bronx, NY.
Is CUNY Hostos Community College an HBCU?
No. CUNY Hostos Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is CUNY Hostos Community College a tribal college?
No. CUNY Hostos Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is CUNY Hostos Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—CUNY Hostos Community College reports 58.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is CUNY Hostos Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for CUNY Hostos Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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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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.