CUNY Bronx Community College

2155 University Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453
Top Ranked (2025): 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 9,365 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 62%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 9,365 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,854
  • Out-state tuition: $7,554
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • 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
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 1,121 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
CUNY Bronx Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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
1,121 staff
159 staff
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Student Body

The student population of CUNY Bronx Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The CUNY Bronx Community College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,365 students
1,129 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
4,749 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
4,616 students
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
936 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,749 students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,616 students
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
57%
23%
% Black
29%
18%
% White
5%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
40%
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 $5,902. 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 $10,404. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,854
$5,902
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,554
$10,404
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,611
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
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)

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, 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 Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 9,365 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,854
  • Out-state tuition: $7,554
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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