![CUNY Kingsborough Community College Photo #3 - We offer over 70 programs of study, including degrees in allied health: Biology | Biotechnology | Chemical Dependency Counseling | Community Health | EMS/Paramedic | Exercise Science | Mental Health & Human Services | Nursing (pictured) | Polysomnographic [Sleep] Technology | Physical Education, Recreation & Recreation Therapy | Physical Therapist Assistant | Speech Communication: Speech Pathology | Surgical Technology](https://images1.communitycollegereview.com/photo/0/821/CUNY-Kingsborough-Community-College-4xb0mjhdki68wo8c8w4wssc8o-160x160c.webp "CUNY Kingsborough Community College Photo #3 - We offer over 70 programs of study, including degrees in allied health: Biology | Biotechnology | Chemical Dependency Counseling | Community Health | EMS/Paramedic | Exercise Science | Mental Health & Human Services | Nursing (pictured) | Polysomnographic [Sleep] Technology | Physical Education, Recreation & Recreation Therapy | Physical Therapist Assistant | Speech Communication: Speech Pathology | Surgical Technology")
- Kingsborough Community College is a comprehensive community college, offering a broad array of educational opportunities in line with its current mission: preparation for transfer to a four-year institution, career development, general education, adult and continuing education, and support services.
School Highlights
CUNY Kingsborough Community College serves 18,165 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 18,165 students
- In-state tuition: $5,202
- Out-state tuition: $9,600
- Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
- Minority enrollment: 73%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
CUNY Kingsborough Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 462 teachers has declined by 64% over five years.
CUNY Kingsborough Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
462 staff
43 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
9
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of CUNY Kingsborough Community College has grown by 20% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 39:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The CUNY Kingsborough Community College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
18,165 students
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
5,546 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
12,619 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
763 students
411 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,546 students
511 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
12,619 students
461 students
% Asian
16%
8%
% Hispanic
25%
23%
% Black
29%
19%
% White
27%
37%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,200
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,202 is less than the state average of $5,715. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,600 is less than the state average of $10,262. The out-state tuition has grown by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,202
$5,715
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,600
$10,262
Tuition Notes
$320/credit + fees
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,300
$13,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,152
$5,500
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
SoccerTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Over 80 clubs to choose from
Arts and Music Programs:
Professional cultural programs offered yearround
Recreational Athletic Programs:
and volleyball courtsFitness center with cardio machines and free weights
indoor basketballraquetball
swimming
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Coyote
- Kingsborough Community College is located on a 70-acre campus on the southern tip of Brooklyn, NY, in Manhattan Beach. Founded in 1963, the college serves offers a wide range of credit and non-credit courses in the liberal arts and career education, as well as a number of specialized programs. Kingsborough Community College serves approximately 15,000 students taking credit courses and another 20,000 students taking non-credit and continuing education courses. Students attend Kingsborough Community College to prepare for transfer to four-year colleges or universities or to prepare for jobs or career advancements. Among the more than 1,100 community colleges nationwide, Kingsborough Community College ranks in the top 5% in awarding associate degrees to students who wish to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Kingsborough also presents many community events each year that attract visitors to the campus, including a free summer music festival and a performing arts festival. Kingsborough is fully accredited and approved by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Learn more: http://www.youtube.com/kingsboroughCUNY
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CUNY Kingsborough Community College cost?
CUNY Kingsborough Community College's tuition is approximately $5,202 for In-State students and $9,600 for Out-State students.
What sports does CUNY Kingsborough Community College offer?
CUNY Kingsborough Community College offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is CUNY Kingsborough Community College's ranking?
CUNY Kingsborough Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is CUNY Kingsborough Community College located?
CUNY Kingsborough Community College is located in the Manhattan Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
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