- 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 19,850 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 19,850 students
- In-state tuition: $5,202
- Out-state tuition: $9,600
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 68%
- 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 1,287 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
CUNY Kingsborough Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
1,287 staff
159 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of CUNY Kingsborough Community College has grown by 28% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The CUNY Kingsborough Community College diversity score of 0.76 is equal to the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
19,850 students
1,129 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

# Full-Time Students
6,834 students
528 students

# Part-Time Students
13,016 students
601 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
198 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
6,834 students
519 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
13,016 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
17%
8%

% Hispanic
24%
23%

% Black
22%
18%

% White
32%
38%

% Hawaiian
n/a
2%

% Two or more races
2%
3%

% Non Resident races
2%
3%

% Unknown races
n/a
5%


Diversity Score
0.76
0.76

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2668%
0.3333%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3957%
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 $5,902. 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 $10,404. The out-state tuition has grown by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,202
$5,902

Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,600
$10,404

Tuition Notes
$320/credit + fees
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
88%

Median Debt for Graduates
$7,300
$13,841

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,152
$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
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Over 80 clubs to choose from
Arts and Music Programs:
Professional cultural programs offered yearround
Recreational Athletic Programs:
and volleyball courts, Fitness center with cardio machines and free weights, indoor basketball, raquetball, swimming
Over 80 clubs to choose from
Arts and Music Programs:
Professional cultural programs offered yearround
Recreational Athletic Programs:
and volleyball courts, Fitness center with cardio machines and free weights, indoor basketball, raquetball, swimming
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- 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.
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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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