CUNY Bronx Community College

2155 University Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453
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School Highlights
  • CUNY Bronx Community College serves 11,506 students (59% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 51%.
  • CUNY Bronx Community College is one of 3 community colleges within Bronx County, NY.
  • The nearest community college to CUNY Bronx Community College is Monroe College (0.7 miles away).

Top Placements

CUNY Bronx Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 445 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
CUNY Bronx Community College(NY) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty445 staff81 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of CUNY Bronx Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The CUNY Bronx Community College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment11,506 students1,701 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio26:128:1
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# Full-Time Students6,836 students1,163 students
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# Part-Time Students4,670 students538 students
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% Asian
2%
6%
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% Hispanic
59%
19%
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% Black
30%
17%
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% White
4%
49%
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% Non Resident races
4%
4%
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Diversity Score0.560.69
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College Completion Rate
11%
27%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,700$35,200
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $4,854 is less than the state average of $5,512. The in-state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $7,554 is less than the state average of $10,202. The out-state tuition has grown by 23% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,854$5,512
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,554$10,202
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid91%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$7,720$13,006
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,000$5,549
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • The nearest community college to CUNY Bronx Community College is Monroe College (0.7 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Monroe College
    Private, for profit
    6,601 students | 0.70 Mi2501 Jerome Avenue
    Bronx,  NY  10468
    (718)933-6700     0.706,601
  • Boricua College
    Private, non-profit
    1,163 students | 2.50 Mi3755 Broadway
    New York,  NY  10032
    (212)694-1000     2.501,163
  • CUNY Hostos Community College
    Public
    6,985 students | 2.90 Mi500 Grand Concourse
    Bronx,  NY  10451
    (718)518-4444     2.906,985
  • Helene Fuld College of Nursing
    Private, non-profit
    444 students | 4.20 Mi24 East 120th Street
    New York,  NY  10035
    (212)616-7200     4.20444
  • Montefiore School of Nursing
    Private, non-profit
    n/a students | 5.20 Mi53 Valentine St
    Mount Vernon,  NY  10550
    (914)361-6221     5.20n/a
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 11,506 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,854
  • Out-state tuition: $7,554
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
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For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,512 per year for in-state students and $10,202 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,236 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 67%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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