Description

An urban public college, Brooklyn College in New York boasts an award-winning faculty, more than 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and an impressive number of graduates who continue on to get their doctoral degree.

Brooklyn College’s huge range of academic offerings include degrees in Accounting, Caribbean Studies, Classics, Creative Writing, Film Production, Music, Religious Studies and Speech Language Pathology.

At the graduate level, offerings are also numerous and include everything from Acting to Science programs. Gradate students from minority populations interested in pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Math and Engineering may participate in the New York City Louis Stokes Alliance, a program that encourages underserved populations to engage in research and other scholarly activities.

Throughout numerous departments at Brooklyn College you can expect to find Fullbright award winners, recipients of the American Book Award, Pulitzer Prize winners and recipients of Obie and National Book Awards teaching.

Arts, cultural and other activities abound both on campus and off. Only a quick subway ride away, Manhattan boasts some of the most exciting arts, entertainment and cultural events and opportunities.

Various forms of financial aid are available to qualifying students, including grants, loans and scholarships as well as assistantship and other opportunities for graduate students.

Admissions requirements vary depending on one’s degree level and the intended program of study.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Bridges

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$5,051

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,411

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

16,988

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
13,011
Freshman Class
1,358
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
16,988

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
76%
Graduate
24%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
97%
Part-Time
3%

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

In-State
94%
Out-of-State
6%

Gender of Students

Women
60%
Men
40%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
27%
Asian
13%
Caucasian
46%
Latino
11%
Other
3%

Students State Origin

New York
94%
Other
6%

International Students

International
6%
Domestic
94%