Overview
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Located in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, CUNY Brooklyn College occupies a 35-acre Georgian-style campus characterized by its iconic clock tower and expansive quad. Founded in 1930 as the first public coeducational liberal arts college in New York City, Brooklyn College operates as one of the senior colleges within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. The college maintains strong academic programs in business, education, film production, and performing arts, with the Murray Koppelman School of Business and the Conservatory of Music serving as notable institutions within the campus. While many students commute to campus via nearby subway lines, the college provides limited student housing through the privately-owned Residence Hall at Brooklyn College, and the school competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Bulldogs.
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Brooklyn College is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for CUNY Brooklyn College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#264 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#69 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#41 in Best Colleges in New York
#8 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#206 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1140/1420 |
| GPA | 3.42 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $522 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $21,788 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,834 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,574 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $522 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $21,788 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,834 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,524 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 34% |
| Education | 12% |
| Psychology | 12% |
| Health Professions | 7% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190549 IPEDS survey data for CUNY Brooklyn College.
Current students may use the CUNY Brooklyn College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025