Brooklyn College of the City University of New York

Brooklyn College of the City University of New York Overview

Brooklyn College of the City University of New York is a public, state school in an urban setting in Brooklyn, New York. Brooklyn College was founded in 1930 and the school now enrolls around 15,938 students a year, including 13,405 undergraduates.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is February 1. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should find out if they have been admitted by February 1.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Brooklyn College!

Are you interested in music or performing?

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Brooklyn College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Brooklyn College has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Brooklyn College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Brooklyn College on the Student Life page.

2022 Brooklyn College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	51%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.4
In-State Tuition	$6,930
Out-of-State	$18,600
Percent of Need Met	65%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$10,158

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Is Brooklyn College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer view of what Brooklyn College offers and if the college might be the right college for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Brooklyn College of the City University of New York

It is moderately difficult to get into Brooklyn College. The acceptance rate at Brooklyn College is 51%. Last year, 28,544 students applied to Brooklyn College and 14,660 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Brooklyn College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 79% of students who start at Brooklyn College come back for their second year of college. Around 56% of students who started at Brooklyn College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Brooklyn College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Brooklyn College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Brooklyn College

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Brooklyn College meets 65% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Brooklyn College full-time are awarded $10,158 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $14,315 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Brooklyn College.

Based on this information, is Brooklyn College the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Brooklyn College a good school for you?

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Where is Brooklyn College?

Brooklyn College is located in the city of Brooklyn, New York, in the suburbs of Manhattan.

If you want to see Brooklyn College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Belt Parkway to Brooklyn, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John F. Kennedy International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Brooklyn College and Brooklyn are like without leaving home.

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