CUNY Bronx Community College

2155 University Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

CUNY Bronx Community College serves 9,365 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 62%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 9,365 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,854
  • Out-state tuition: $7,554
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

CUNY Bronx Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 1,121 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
CUNY Bronx Community College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
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
1,121 staff
158 staff
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Student Body

The student population of CUNY Bronx Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The CUNY Bronx Community College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,365 students
746 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
4,749 students
519 students
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# Part-Time Students
4,616 students
514 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of CUNY Bronx Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of New York.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
936 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,749 students
502 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,616 students
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
4%
8%
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% Hispanic
57%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in CUNY Bronx Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
29%
18%
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% White
5%
38%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
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% Non Resident races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in CUNY Bronx Community College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in CUNY Bronx Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New York.
Diversity Score
0.59
0.76
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2107%
0.3518%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of CUNY Bronx Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of New York by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3957%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,700
$35,200
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of CUNY Bronx Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of New York by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,854 is less than the state average of $5,720. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,554 is less than the state average of $10,320. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,854
$5,720
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of CUNY Bronx Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of New York by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,554
$10,320
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of CUNY Bronx Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of New York by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
88%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$7,611
$13,841
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in CUNY Bronx Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in CUNY Bronx Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CUNY Bronx Community College cost?
CUNY Bronx Community College's tuition is approximately $4,854 for In-State students and $7,554 for Out-State students.
What schools are CUNY Bronx Community College often compared to?
CUNY Bronx Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College by visitors of our site.
What is CUNY Bronx Community College's ranking?
CUNY Bronx Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is CUNY Bronx Community College located?
CUNY Bronx Community College is located in the University Heights neighborhood of Bronx, NY.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 9,365 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,854
  • Out-state tuition: $7,554
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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