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CUNY Kingsborough Community College

CUNY Kingsborough Community College

Brooklyn, NY · City · 7,670 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Situated on a stunning 70-acre oceanfront peninsula in Manhattan Beach, CUNY Kingsborough Community College is Brooklyn’s only community college and is nationally acclaimed for its exceptional student retention and graduation rates. The college is best known for its premier programs in Nursing and Allied Health, Business Administration, and Culinary Arts, as well as a rare Maritime Technology program that takes direct advantage of its unique waterfront location. Students enjoy a welcoming and highly diverse campus culture enriched by dozens of active clubs, athletics, and the transformative Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP), which provides personalized advising and financial support. This distinct combination of a tranquil, beachside learning environment and robust academic resources makes Kingsborough an ideal starting point for transferring to a four-year university or launching a career.


Wikipedia:Kingsborough Community College (KCC) is a public community college in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, New York. It is part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system and the only community college in Brooklyn.

Location
Brooklyn, NY, 11235 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
JFK · New York JFK
9 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$13,580
Out-of-state COA
$16,460
Avg net price
$5,606
In-state tuition
$5,252
Out-of-state tuition
$8,132
Books & supplies
$1,600/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$4,664
$30–48k
$5,388
$48–75k
$8,270
$75–110k
$9,595
$110k+
$11,273
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
25%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
43%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
36%
Median earnings (6yr)
$31,533
Median earnings (10yr)
$42,621
Median debt
$7,100
Monthly loan payment
$75
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,650$9,255
Debt (90th percentile)
$15,000
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
21
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
25%
First-generation
48%
Median family income
$18,942
Independent students
28%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
30%
Race & ethnicity
White
22%
Hispanic
25%
Black
31%
Asian
13%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
5%
Institutional
Endowment
$723,614
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
42%
Avg faculty salary
$11,394/mo
Instructional spend/student
$15,423
Federal loan rate
3%

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