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CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 56%
On-time graduation rate 26%

Located in New York, New York, BMCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at BMCC is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in New York is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at BMCC is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at BMCC is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at BMCC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,170

Cost of attendance at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,050

Cost of attendance at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College received on average $6,963 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,963
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 3,298 70% $5,004 $16,501,958
Other Federal Grant 3,747 79% $5,315 $19,916,223
State Grant/Scholarships 2,606 55% $2,694 $7,020,711
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,522 32% $711 $1,082,625
Total Grant & Scholarships 4,024 85% $6,963 $28,019,559

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College students is 26.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.1%.

26.4%

  • asian 36.2% 211 students
  • African American 24.5% 366 students
  • white 27.7% 115 students
  • hispanic 24.7% 729 students
  • International Students 35.2% 95 students
  • Mixed Race 22.7% 25 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training