Brooklyn College Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into CUNY Brooklyn College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
40.4%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Average | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into Brooklyn College and can I get accepted? The school has a 40% acceptance rate ranking it #24 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 8,345 out of 20,642 applicants were admitted making Brooklyn College a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has average requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 36 percent. Only 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1130-1280Applicants Submitting SAT
81%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 570 |
| SAT Math 25th | 560 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1130 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 650 |
| SAT Math 75th | 630 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1280 |
| Average SAT Score | 1210 |
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What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to CUNY Brooklyn College?
CUNY Brooklyn College typically requires applicants to be in the top 36 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1130 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1050. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1210 out of 1600. The school ranks #51 in New York for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 81 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1280 and Above | Good | >53% |
| 1205 to 1280 | Avg + | 40%-53% |
| 1130 to 1205 | Avg - | 28%-40% |
| 1055 to 1130 | Reach | 19%-28% |
| Less than 1055 | Low | <19% |
Brooklyn College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting ACT
-| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
CUNY Brooklyn College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 11,114 | 9,528 | 20,642 |
| Accepted | 4,663 | 3,682 | 8,345 |
| Acceptance Rate | 42% | 39% | 40% |
| Enrolled | 866 | 796 | 1,662 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 19% | 22% | 20% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to CUNY Brooklyn College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190549 IPEDS survey data for CUNY Brooklyn College.
