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 (26-27)
- 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
Debt For Students
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
Campus Size
45 acres
Total Faculty
324 staff
43 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), American Bar Association (ABA), Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
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 less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,787 students
953 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
3,427 students
528 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
3,360 students
425 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
6,787 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,427 students
511 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,360 students
495 students
% Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
58%
23%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
27%
19%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
7%
37%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.76
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
35%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$46,595
$47,075
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,854 is less than the state average of $5,849. 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 $10,299. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,854
$5,849
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,554
$10,299
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
89%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,611
$13,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
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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