- Boricua College is an independent, private, liberal arts and science, professional not-for-profit college. Recognizing that most Boricua students may be employed, full or part-time, throughout their undergraduate studies, employment in the form of supervised internships and clinical residence may be included as a vital part of the College�s educational program. A prospective student must therefore be ready and able, with assistance from Faculty Facilitators, to build course-work, home, family, community and employment into an integrated program of educational growth and development. At Boricua College, lecture-discussion courses are an excellent way for college students to master some kinds of information. Lecture-discussions about �theoretical studies� however, are only one, of five distinct ways in which students are educated and receive academic instruction at the College. An explanation of each of these modes of instruction and of the way they are integrated into a singular program of student growth and development, follows.
School Highlights
Boricua College serves 585 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Private-state tuition: $10,625
- Acceptance Rate: 29%
- Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Boricua College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 131 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Boricua College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
131 staff
159 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Boricua College has declined by 22% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Boricua College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
585 students
1,129 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
585 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
463 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
463 students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
122 students
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
69%
23%
% Black
21%
18%
% White
4%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
89%
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,400
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $10,625 is less than the state average of $16,503. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$10,625
$16,503
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,706
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,400
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
29%
74%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Boricua College cost?
Boricua College's private state tuition is approximately $10,625.
What is the acceptance rate of Boricua College?
The acceptance rate of Boricua College is 29%, which is lower than the state average of 74%. Boricua College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in New York with low acceptance rates.
What is Boricua College's ranking?
Boricua College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Lowest acceptance rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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