Berkeley College-New York

3 East 43 Street
New York, NY 10017
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Berkeley College-New York serves 2,376 students (72% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 57%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,376 students
  • Private-state tuition: $23,100
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 266 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Berkeley College-New York
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
266 staff
158 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Berkeley College-New York has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Berkeley College-New York diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,376 students
1,460 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,703 students
869 students
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# Part-Time Students
673 students
591 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
304 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,703 students
869 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
25 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
673 students
586 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
215 students
408 students
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% Asian
3%
8%
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% Hispanic
22%
23%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Berkeley College-New York and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
21%
17%
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% White
6%
43%
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% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
10%
4%
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% Unknown races
38%
3%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Berkeley College-New York.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in NY.
Diversity Score
0.75
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
4.57%
1.55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,300
$35,200
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $23,100 is more than the state average of $16,456. The private state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$23,100
$16,456
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
93%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$30,581
$13,841
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Berkeley College-New York and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Berkeley College-New York and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
72%
67%
This chart display the percent admitted of Berkeley College-New York and the community college average percent admitted of NY by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Berkeley's educational traditions date back to 1931 when the school first opened in East Orange, New Jersey as a private institution dedicated to executive secretarial training for women. From an initial class of 50 students, learning in two rented classrooms in a Spanish villa, Berkeley has grown to its current student body of more than 5,000 students -- including more than 400 students in its International Division -- with six locations in New Jersey and New York. Berkeley College is a coeducational college specializing in business. With six locations in New York and New Jersey, USA, and students from 29 states and 88 foreign countries, Berkeley is widely recognized for its academic excellence. The New York City and White Plains campuses are authorized by the New York State Board of Regents to confer the degrees of Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.); and their programs are registered by the New York State Education Department. Established in 1936, the New York City campus of Berkeley College has more than 1,700 day, evening, and weekend students earning degrees and certificates. The facilities feature state-of-the art computer labs and more than 200 classroom computers throughout the buildings, with the most current software programs available today. Students can also access the Internet.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Berkeley College-New York cost?
Berkeley College-New York's private state tuition is approximately $23,100.
What is the acceptance rate of Berkeley College-New York?
The acceptance rate of Berkeley College-New York is 72%, which is higher than the state average of 67%.
What is Berkeley College-New York's ranking?
Berkeley College-New York ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,376 students
  • Private-state tuition: $23,100
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For New York County, NY private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,851 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York County, NY is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in New York County, NY is New York Career Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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