CUNY BROOKLYN COLLEGE (Brooklyn)
- 2900 Bedford Ave
- Brooklyn, NY 11210
- OPEID College Code: 00268700
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- General Phone: (718) 951-5000
- President: Karen L. Gould
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 17,094
- College Alias: Brooklyn
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- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Website
- www.brooklyn.cuny.edu

- Mission Statement
- Brooklyn College's mission statement embodies the College's values, mirrors its characteristics, and affirms its basic purposes:
Brooklyn College provides a superior education in the arts and sciences. Its students will become independent and critical thinkers, skilled communicators, culturally and scientifically literate, and oriented to innovation. Its graduates will be marked by a sense of personal and social responsibility, the knowledge and talents to live in a globally interdependent world, and the confidence to assume leadership roles.
Brooklyn College encourages and supports its faculty to thrive as high-achieving teacher-scholars, as proficient in their research as in their mentorship of students. It esteems the loyalty and commitment of its staff.
Together, the Brooklyn College faculty, students, and staff reach out to, work with, and serve their communities.
-Brooklyn College Strategic Plan, 2005-2010
Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $65.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $125.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 7,013 | 9,177 | 16,190 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,351 (34%) | 3,299 (36%) | 5,650 (35%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 549 (23%) | 809 (25%) | 1,358 (24%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 952 | 99% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 83%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 6% | 54% | 79% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,788 | $4,463 | $2,731 | $4,716 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.6% | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Number in Default | 43 | 40 | 19 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,593 | 1,645 | 1,459 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $5,051 | $4,431 | $4,381 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,051 | $4,431 | $4,381 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,411 | $9,071 | $9,021 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,070 | $1,016 | $938 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,382 | $10,201 | $7,958 |
| Other Expenses | $4,664 | $4,526 | $4,432 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,672 | $4,526 | $3,533 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $6,121 | $5,447 | $5,319 |
| In-State | $6,121 | $5,447 | $5,319 |
| Out of State | $11,481 | $10,087 | $9,959 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $21,167 | $20,174 | $17,709 |
| In-State | $21,167 | $20,174 | $17,709 |
| Out of State | $26,527 | $24,814 | $22,349 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $9,793 | $9,003 | $8,852 |
| In-State | $9,793 | $9,003 | $8,852 |
| Out of State | $15,153 | $13,643 | $13,492 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 17,094 Undergraduate: 13,069 Graduate: 4,025
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,482 Female: 10,612
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,265 Female: 7,804
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,217 Female: 2,808
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,875 Part-Time: 7,219
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 9,268 Part-Time: 3,801
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 607 Part-Time: 3,418
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,027 | 6% |
| American Indian | 19 | 0.1% |
| Black | 4,493 | 26% |
| Asian | 2,174 | 13% |
| Hispanic | 1,911 | 11% |
| White | 7,470 | 44% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 884 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,244 | 13% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,180 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,997 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,206 | 19% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,455 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 761 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 894 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 459 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 12 | 0.07% |
| Age Unknown | 2 | 0.01% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,895 | 1,205 | 1,690 |
| Faculty Status | 1,401 | 557 | 844 |
| Tenured Faculty | 368 | 368 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 52 | - | 52 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,401 | 557 | 844 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 114 | 114 | - |
| Other Professionals | 237 | 137 | 100 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,143 | 397 | 746 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 857 | 166 | 691 |
| Skilled Crafts | 33 | 33 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 161 | 141 | 20 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $88,160 (557) | $91,290 (312) | $84,174 (245) |
| Professor | $109,493 (202) | $109,628 (134) | $109,226 (68) |
| Associate Professor | $86,878 (155) | $87,392 (88) | $86,202 (67) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,618 (153) | $70,635 (64) | $70,606 (89) |
| Instructor | $52,167 (24) | $52,083 (10) | $52,227 (14) |
| Lecturer | $63,692 (23) | $66,277 (16) | $57,785 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $88,160 (557) | $91,290 (312) | $84,174 (245) |
| Professor | $109,493 (202) | $109,628 (134) | $109,226 (68) |
| Associate Professor | $86,878 (155) | $87,392 (88) | $86,202 (67) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,618 (153) | $70,635 (64) | $70,606 (89) |
| Instructor | $52,167 (24) | $52,083 (10) | $52,227 (14) |
| Lecturer | $63,692 (23) | $66,277 (16) | $57,785 (7) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 142 | 76 | 66 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 129 | 66 | 63 |
| Basketball | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Soccer | 23 | 23 | - |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Tennis | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Volleyball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $5,125 | $5,300 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,140 | $1,950 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Basketball | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Soccer | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 43% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 35% |
| Female | 50% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 67% |
| Black | 39% |
| Asian | 47% |
| Hispanic | 30% |
| White | 46% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 17% |
| 5 Years | 35% |
| 6 Years | 43% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 3 | 5 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009