Description
Looking for a community college that attracts students from all over the country and even the world? You’re looking for Borough Manhattan Community College (BMCC). Located in the heart of New York City, BMCC doesn’t just offer access to the most culturally vibrant city in the country: it also offers nationally top-ranking academics and an impressive transfer record.
Ranked by Community College Week in a number of categories, BMCC consistently remained in the top 15 and often in the top five among U.S. community colleges. Most impressively, its Business and Marketing program has been ranked as number one among community colleges nationwide.
With more academic options than any other public school in New York City, BMCC offers courses in over 60 subjects. Students may get a two-year professional degree or transfer to a four-year institution.
At BMCC, students don’t transfer to just any university. BMCC students have a record of transferring to some of the more prestigious four-year schools in New York, including New York University, Vassar College and Hunter College.
BMCC’s 30,000-plus students benefit not only from the academics and the urban location, but also from student services. Internship opportunities, counseling and tutoring services and opportunities to undertake dual programs at BMCC and City College of New York are all available.
Financial aid options are numerous and include packages consisting of loans, work-study, scholarships and grants for eligible students.
Quick Facts
Location
Northeast
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$3,468
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,358
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
21,700
Students
- Total Students
- 21,700
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 65%
- Part-Time
- 35%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 98%
- Out-of-State
- 2%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 34%
- Asian
- 12%
- Caucasian
- 14%
- Latino
- 38%
- Other
- 2%
Students State Origin
- New York
- 98%
- New Jersey
- 1%
- Other
- 1%
International Students
- International
- 7%
- Domestic
- 93%