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Suny Health Science Center at Brooklyn
- 450 Clarkson Ave
- Brooklyn, NY 11203
- OPEID College Code: 00283900
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- General Phone: (718) 270-1000
- President: John C Larosa
- Website: www.downstate.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 1,598

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- SUNY Downstate is the sole academic medical center located in the heart of one of our nation's largest, most ethnically diverse, working class, urban communities. With our schools of higher education, our goal is to train the next generation of physicians, nurses, health care professionals and researchers serving our community and New York State. Through our research facilities, our mission is to advance the medical sciences to the community at large. Through our hospital and our educational affiliates, our mission is to serve the health care needs of 2.9 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island. We aspire to have a staff that is representative of the diverse ethnic populations we serve and to become more efficient and cost effective in achieving our mission.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Hospital Services Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Medical Schools and Medical Centers
- Enrollment Classification Majority Graduate/Professional
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $80.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
None Available
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Number in Default | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Number in Repayment | 727 | 571 | 278 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $22,524 | $22,524 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||||
| Anatomy | - | - | 2 | - |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | - | - | 3 | - |
| Molecular Biology | - | - | - | 6 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | - | - | 3 | - |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | - | 18 | - | - |
| Medicine | - | - | - | 181 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | - | - | 21 | - |
| Nursing | - | 136 | 7 | - |
| Nursing, Other | 1 | - | 21 | - |
| Occupational Therapy | - | - | 22 | - |
| Physical Therapy | - | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Physician Assistant | - | 29 | - | - |
| Public Health | - | - | 15 | - |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | ||||
| Neuroscience | - | - | - | 3 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,598 Undergraduate: 309 Graduate: 513 Professional: 776
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 563 Female: 1,035
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 51 Female: 258
- Graduate Gender Male: 121 Female: 392
- Professional Gender Male: 391 Female: 385
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,165 Part-Time: 433
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 196 Part-Time: 113
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 193 Part-Time: 320
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 776 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 47 | 3% |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.06% |
| Black | 417 | 26% |
| Asian | 340 | 21% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 5% |
| White | 670 | 42% |
| Unknown | 41 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Ages 20-21 | 34 | 2% |
| Ages 22-24 | 453 | 28% |
| Ages 25-29 | 588 | 37% |
| Ages 30-34 | 223 | 14% |
| Ages 35-39 | 105 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 137 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 56 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,457 | 1,340 | 117 |
| Faculty Status | 525 | 430 | 95 |
| Tenured Faculty | 141 | 141 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 82 | - | 82 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 517 | 427 | 90 |
| Primarily Instruction | 161 | 121 | 40 |
| Primarily Research | 35 | 29 | 6 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 83 | 81 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 531 | 509 | 22 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 326 | 323 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 71 | 69 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 76 | 76 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 159 | 159 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $113,819 (116) | $124,557 (67) | $99,136 (49) |
| Professor | $141,472 (31) | $147,509 (23) | $124,114 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $108,338 (30) | $114,699 (13) | $103,474 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $103,003 (51) | $112,718 (30) | $89,126 (21) |
| Lecturer | $78,516 (4) | $80,000 (1) | $78,022 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $93,127 (116) | $101,913 (67) | $81,113 (49) |
| Professor | $115,752 (31) | $120,692 (23) | $101,550 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $88,642 (30) | $93,846 (13) | $84,662 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $84,277 (51) | $92,226 (30) | $72,923 (21) |
| Lecturer | $64,242 (4) | $65,456 (1) | $63,837 (3) |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 6 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
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