- 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 516 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Private-state tuition: $10,625
- Acceptance Rate: 29%
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- 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 28 teachers has declined by 78% over five years.
Boricua College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1974
Total Faculty
28 staff
43 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Boricua College has declined by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Boricua College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 27% over five years.
Total Enrollment
516 students
953 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
516 students
528 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
391 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
391 students
511 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Graduate Students
125 students
37 students
% Hispanic
67%
23%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
22%
19%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
1%
37%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
8%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.50
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)
89%
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,400
$35,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $10,625 is less than the state average of $16,823. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$10,625
$16,823
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
89%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,706
$13,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,400
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
29%
80%
Sports
School Mascot
Lion
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 80%. 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, Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
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