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Brooklyn College Tuition & Cost

Brooklyn, New York

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How much does it cost to attend?

In State New York Resident Sticker Price

$31,755
In State Costs for CUNY Brooklyn College
Fee Cost
Tuition$6,930
Books and Supplies$1,364
Other Fees$510
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $17,188
Other Expenses Budget$5,763

Out of State Resident Sticker Price

$39,705
Out of State Costs for CUNY Brooklyn College
Fee Cost
Tuition$14,880
Books and Supplies$1,364
Other Fees$510
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $17,188
Other Expenses Budget$5,763

In-State Tuition

In-state tuition at CUNY Brooklyn College for undergraduate students residing in New York is $6,930. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $1,364 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $510 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $5,763 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending CUNY Brooklyn College full time should expect a total annual cost of $31,755.

Out-of-State Tuition

Undergraduate tuition at CUNY Brooklyn College is $14,880 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $1,364 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $510. Students are advised to budget $5,763 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $39,705. This figure is 25% higher than what New York residents pay.

All price data is sourced from the 2021/2022 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.

Net Price

The average reported annual net price for CUNY Brooklyn College for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $4,736 in 2019/2020. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending CUNY Brooklyn College, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that this net price can fluctuate based on factors such as family income and individual financial need.

Average Net Price 2019/2020

$4,736
Net Price by Income CUNY Brooklyn College
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$1,547
$30,001 to $48,000$3,105
$48,001 to $75,000$7,219
$75,001 to $110,000$10,311
$110,000+$12,618

Financial Aid

91% of full-time undergrad CUNY Brooklyn College received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $9,497 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 5% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $4,297 and 1% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $11,467.

Finanical Aid CUNY Brooklyn College
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $9,497 91%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $2,528 10%
Pell Grants $5,414 66%
Other Federal Grants $772 82%
State and Local Grants $5,332 79%
Federal Student Loans $4,297 5%
Other Student Loans $11,467 1%

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to CUNY Brooklyn College, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $20,704. The loan balance of $20,704 is a four year multiple of the $5,176 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $219 could be required to satisfy your student loan.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.99%.

Example Loan $20,704
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 4.99%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $219.50
Total Interest Paid $5,635.62
Sum of All Loan Payments $26,339.62

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price

$127,020
Year New York Residents Non Residents
1 $31,755 $39,705
2 $32,357 $40,458
3 $32,970 $41,225
4 $33,595 $42,006

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at CUNY Brooklyn College to be $127,020 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 1.9% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at CUNY Brooklyn College
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
New York Residents $305 $915 $1,220
Out of State Residents $620 $1,860 $2,480

Estimated cost for a class at CUNY Brooklyn College based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at CUNY Brooklyn College versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

CUNY Brooklyn College Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No

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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.