CUNY Bronx Community College

2155 University Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • The Bronx Community College of the City University of New York is a public community college in the Bronx, New York City. It is part of the City University of New York system.

School Highlights

CUNY Bronx Community College serves 6,787 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 63%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 6,787 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,854
  • Out-state tuition: $7,554
  • Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 93%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

CUNY Bronx Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 324 teachers has declined by 71% over five years.
CUNY Bronx Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
324 staff
43 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of CUNY Bronx Community College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The CUNY Bronx Community College diversity score of 0.58 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,787 students
746 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
3,427 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
3,360 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
6,787 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,427 students
511 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,360 students
495 students
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
58%
23%
% Black
27%
19%
% White
7%
37%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,700
$35,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,854 is less than the state average of $5,892. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,554 is less than the state average of $10,342. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,854
$5,892
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,554
$10,342
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,611
$13,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CUNY Bronx Community College cost?
CUNY Bronx Community College's tuition is approximately $4,854 for In-State students and $7,554 for Out-State students.
What schools are CUNY Bronx Community College often compared to?
CUNY Bronx Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College by visitors of our site.
What is CUNY Bronx Community College's ranking?
CUNY Bronx Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Least expensive tuition, Average community college minority breakdown, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is CUNY Bronx Community College located?
CUNY Bronx Community College is located in the University Heights neighborhood of Bronx, NY.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 6,787 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,854
  • Out-state tuition: $7,554
  • Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 93%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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