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FINANCIAL AID RATE

88%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

26:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,989

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

One Bernard Baruch Way (55 Lexington Ave at 24th St), New York, NY

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is one of several colleges within the City University of New York system. BMCC is an urban, two-year college with a diverse population. It is dedicated to providing programs in liberal arts, general education, with career training and continuing education programs. BMCC confers associate degrees in business, health, science and a range of vocations. Degree designations include Associate in Arts, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate in Science in 27 fields. Non-degree programs are also available, as are evening and weekend classes.

BMCC has won many award for its granting of Associate's Degrees to a large number of students and for its continuing education programs.

BMCC has at least 1,000 faculty members, comprised of both full time and adjunct professors. Some of the more notable alumni of BMCC include actress Gabourey Sidibe, actress and singer "Queen Latifah," and rock musician Stephen "Kid Chaos" Harris, among others.

History

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College was founded in 1963. It originally offered business-focused and liberal arts degrees for busy professionals, or those planning to transfer to four-year universities. Throughout the 1960s, BMCC's courses were offered in many different buildings around midtown Manhattan. It did not have one central campus. After searching for a single campus location for many years, in 1983 BMCC established its current campus as five closely located sites in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan.

Academics

The academic calendar for CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College offers four terms: fall, winter, spring and summer. The winter term is a short, four-week session. The summer term is broken up into two shorter sessions.

Colleges and Schools

The academic units at BMCC are organized into Academic Programs, rather than colleges and schools. The Academic Programs of BMCC are:

Associate in Applied Science degree (A. A. S.)

  • Accounting
  • Business Management
  • Computer Information Systems (CIS)
  • Computer Network Technology (CNT)
  • Health Information Technology
  • Multimedia Programming and Design (MMD)
  • Nursing
  • Office Automation
  • Office Operations
  • Paramedic
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Small Business/Entrepreneurship
  • Video Arts and Technology  

Associate in Arts degree (A.A.)

  • Bilingual Childhood Education
  • Business Administration
  • Childhood Education
  • Criminal Justice
  • Liberal Arts
  • Writing and Literature  

Associate in Science degree (A. S.)

  • Biotechnology
  • Child Care/Early Childhood Education
  • Computer Science (CSC)
  • Engineering Science
  • Human Services (HUM)
  • Mathematics Program
  • Science
  • Science for Forensics
  • Theatre

Student Life

The Student Government Association (SGA) is very active on the BMCC campus, and represents students in academic, cultural and social endeavors and issues. There are several student clubs and organizations on campus, and student involvement is encouraged to help students with networking opportunities beyond the classroom.

Traditions

The BMCC school colors are blue and white, and the school mascot is the panther. The athletic teams are nicknamed the BMCC "Panthers."

Athletics

The BMCC "Panthers" athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports in the CUNY athletic system and the local NCAA collegiate sports system. Their competitive teams include:

Men's Sports:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer 

Women's Sports:

  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

The four main campuses of BMCC are located between New York City Hall and the Financial District near the Hudson River in downtown Manhattan.

  • Main Campus: 199 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007
  • Murray Street Campus: 70 Murray Street, New York, NY 10007
  • Park Place Campus: 75 Park Place, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10007
  • Inwood/Washington Heights Campus: 108 Cooper Street, New York, NY 10034

There is also a Harlem location in Theresa Towers.

Community Life

The learning centers on the campus of BMCC are located in the Tribeca community of Manhattan in New York City. In addition to its large number of international students, the student population of BMCC generally comes from, and works in, the urban communities in which the campus buildings are located.

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the students CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
$6,800

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $6,800. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $65 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

  • Annual tuition estimates are:
    • State Residents: $4,800-$5,800
    • Out-of-State: $7,700-$9,216
  • Charges per unit:
    • In-State: $210-$250 per unit
    • Out-of-State: $320-$380 per unit
  • May offer prepaid tuition rates, allowing tuition to be purchased at current rates for future enrollment.

Financial Aid Details

The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.

 Percent of StudentsAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid88%-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships86%$6,755
Receiving Student Loans4%$4,144
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College may offer services to students like:

  • Online course work available
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment
  • Assisting students to find work
  • Child care

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
    • * Accredited by the New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education) (since 1967)
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Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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Get more information about the programs offered by CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College by clicking the request information to the right.

(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)

  • English Language and Literature

  • Mathematics and Statistics

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