PublicUrbanCUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn
Brooklyn, New York 11210
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
CUNY Brooklyn College is a public institution in Brooklyn with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1310, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 10.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,752 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $2,943.
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Varsity Sports — Bulldogs
History & Fun Facts
- •College history Early decades Brooklyn College was founded in 1930.
- •The third oldest higher education institution in what would become the City University system, Brooklyn College became the first public coeducational liberal arts college in New York City.
- •The school opened in September 1930, holding separate classes for men and women until their junior years.
- •In 1932, architect Randolph Evans drafted a plan for the campus on a substantial plot that his employer owned in Brooklyn's Midwood section.
- •9 million in 2024), and construction allotment was $5 million (equivalent to $115 million in 2024).
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1310
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
93.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$9,218
Academics
Programs (112)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
80
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + large city premium
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