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Brooklyn College is a highly rated public college located in Brooklyn, New York in the New York City Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 8,540 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Brooklyn College acceptance rate is 55%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Accounting. Graduating 55% of students, Brooklyn College alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,400.
About Brooklyn College...
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Branch of
- CUNY System
Athletics Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletics Conference
City University of New York Athletic Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- New York
- Brooklyn
CUNY Brooklyn College Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
February 1
Acceptance Rate
55%
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SAT Range
1020-1180
ACT Range
22-29
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Accepts Common App
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Application Website
Admissions Website
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Will You Get Into Brooklyn?
Cost
Net Price
$5,972/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,411/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
73%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.79 responses
54%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.105 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.105 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business
535 Graduates
Psychology
508 Graduates
Accounting
286 Graduates
Information Science
184 Graduates
Biology
144 Graduates
Finance
110 Graduates
Speech Language Pathology
107 Graduates
Early Childhood Education
106 Graduates
Cinematography and Video Production
104 Graduates
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition
99 Graduates
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Online Academics
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
40%
On Campus
51%
Online
9%
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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Students
Full-Time Enrollment
8,540Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,121
Undergrads Over 25
24%
Pell Grant
65%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
75 responses
Fashionable, Diverse, somewhat reserved
33%
Local New Yorkers
27%
Social and Accepting
16%
Avarage
12%
Reserved
5%
Outgoing
4%
Depressed
1%
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Campus Life
Freshman Live On-Campus
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Day Care Services
Yes
Poll
41%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.113 responses
Poll
47%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.135 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
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87 responses
Normal
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Commuter campus/fast paced and busy
18%
Busy
16%
Great
14%
Unorganzied
6%
Home away from home
5%
Together
3%
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57%
of students highly rate the athletics/recreation facilities.93 responses
38%
of students highly rate the dining facilities.93 responses
61%
of students highly rate the performing arts facilities.93 responses
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,900/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
55%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
87%
National
83%
81%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.57 responses
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CUNY Brooklyn College Reviews
Rating 3.68 out of 5 1,303 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
Great school to go to and explore the student life.
Brooklyn College offers a broad range of academic programs across various disciplines. From liberal arts and sciences to business and education, the college provides robust undergraduate and graduate degrees. The faculty is generally well-regarded, with many professors bringing real-world experience and academic expertise to their teaching.
The campus life at Brooklyn College is both dynamic and inclusive. With a student body representing a broad spectrum of cultures and backgrounds, the college fosters a rich, multicultural environment. The campus is home to various student organizations, clubs, and activities, ranging from academic and professional societies to cultural and recreational groups.
Brooklyn College's campus facilities are well-maintained and support a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities. The library is a key resource, offering extensive collections and study spaces.
- Alum
- 28 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
As a Brooklyn College Alum, I have to say the college is very welcoming! There are multiple advisors in every department who give amazing and free academic advice and life advice (always a good add on). The students are sweet and helpful, but there is no party scene as alot of the students are commuters. I met my best friend at this college! I was a psychology student who minored in chemistry- I have to say that the psychology department and the childhood education department were the best 2 departments in the whole school (and of course the women's volleyball team). There are some amazing and well rounded professors who teach here! I enjoyed my time and would recommend it to all people wanting to come to CUNY. The financial office is surprisingly not that bad- they get back to you in a timely manner and if someone qualifies- they offer a good amount of financial aid. The STEM professors are rough though, they expect alot but all of them always need students in their independent lab!
- Alum
- 3 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Overall, I had a good experience at Brooklyn College. The professors were attentive and caring. Many of them took the time to answer many questions I had on various topics about my courses. In addition, if I ever needed help in any subject, they had a writing center and tutoring available on campus. I learned a great deal. I went to diversified classes where I wasn't the only African American female. Whenever I was hungry, there were various foods to choose from. As far as student life goes, they offer a variety of student clubs, sororities and fraternities, and student organizations. I participated mainly in a few student events and student clubs. I graduated from Brooklyn College as a well-rounded individual.
- Alum
- a month ago