BMCC 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. BMCC college life involves internship opportunities, counseling and tutoring services and opportunities to undertake dual programs at BMCC and City College of New York.

BMCC financial aid options are numerous and include packages consisting of loans, work-study, scholarships and grants for eligible students who may need assistance with tuition.

Quick Facts about CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

Location

Northeast

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Panthers

On-Campus Housing Available

No

Parking Permit Required

No

Selectivity

Open Admissions

In-State Tuition

$3,918

Out-of-State Tuition

$6,078

Retention Rate

64%

Enrollment

21,858

Year Established

1963

BMCC Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4 See all ratings

100% of students gave CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College 4 stars overall.

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Student at This School - Grad Year 2013

Overall Rating:
4

Detailed Ratings

The school, Borough of Manhattan Community College, is a great community college. It is convenient to get to, classes are quite flexible, the staff and professors are mostly very kind and helpful. Also, it has different kind of groups of people there. It has a lot of student events including Asian Month, African Month, and so on. The school is big and has a lot of resources that can help students like computer labs, printing labs, library, and even several buildings. In conclusion, BMCC is a school that offers every resource and fits your needs and schedule.

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BMCC Students

Total Students
21,858

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
67%
Out-of-State
33%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
31%
Asian
11%
Caucasian
12%
Latino
43%
Other
3%

Students State Origin

New York
67%
Other
33%

International Students

International
6%
Domestic
94%

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