- Berkeley College is a private for-profit college with campuses in New York City, New Jersey, and online. It was founded in 1931 and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate programs. Berkeley College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Highlights
Berkeley College-New York serves 2,156 students (56% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,156 students
- Private-state tuition: $23,100
- Acceptance Rate: 72%
- Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Berkeley College-New York ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 77% over five years.
Berkeley College-New York
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1931
Campus Size
25 acres
Total Faculty
61 staff
43 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Your potential is our promise.
Student Body
The student population of Berkeley College-New York has declined by 9% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Berkeley College-New York diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has declined by 23% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,156 students
953 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
1,213 students
528 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
943 students
425 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,731 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
891 students
511 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Graduate Students
322 students
37 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
840 students
495 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
103 students
28 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
215 students
382 students
% Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
22%
23%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
12%
19%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
2%
37%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Non Resident races
15%
3%
% Unknown races
47%
7%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.76
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
35%
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,300
$35,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $23,100 is more than the state average of $16,823. The private state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$23,100
$16,823
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
89%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$30,581
$13,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
72%
70%
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 70%.
What is Berkeley College-New York's ranking?
Berkeley College-New York ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Average community college minority breakdown.
In what neighborhood is Berkeley College-New York located?
Berkeley College-New York is located in the Little Caribbean neighborhood of New York, NY.
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