Cuny Hostos Community College
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Eugenio María de Hostos Community College is to offer access to higher education leading to intellectual growth and socio-economic mobility through the development of linguistic, mathematical, technological, and critical thinking proficiencies needed for lifelong learning and for success in a variety of programs including careers, liberal arts, transfer, and those professional programs leading to licensure....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Bronx County, NY | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,789 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,908 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 4,697 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 80% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 76% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,237 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 70% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,166 | $1,273 |
School Notes:
- The College takes pride in its historical role in educating students from diverse ethnic, racial, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, particularly Hispanics and African Americans. An integral part of fulfilling its mission is to provide transitional language instruction for all English-as-a-Second-Language learners along with Spanish/English bilingual education offerings to foster a multicultural environment for all students. Hostos Community College, in addition to offering degree programs, is determined to be a resource to the South Bronx and other communities served by the College by providing continuing education, cultural events, and expertise for the further development of the communities it serves.
- Hostos Community College is a unique and intimate college that has experienced a very positive transformation within the past seven years. With new leadership at almost every level and a faculty dedicated to academic excellence, the College has created an intellectually rich environment with high standards. In addition to new academic programs, renovated facilities, and a new fitness center, the college has created a winning athletic program, significantly improved technology, and hired more full-time faculty with the highest degree in their fields.
- Hostos Community College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. The College offers career programs accredited by the New York State Education Department, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the American Dental Association. The Allied Health programs are accredited by the appropriate agencies, including the American Dental Association and the New York Department of Health.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
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Near By Schools:
- Helene Fuld College Of Nursing - 324 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- Cuny Bronx Community College - 8,717 students - 2.9 mi. away - view location
- Monroe College-main Campus - 4,361 students - 3.8 mi. away - view location
- Interboro Institute - 2,827 students - 4.7 mi. away - view location
- American Academy Mcallister Institute Of Funeral S - 182 students - 4.9 mi. away - view location
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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.
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