CUNY Hostos Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	52%
On-time graduation rate	21%

Located in Bronx, New York, Hostos 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 Hostos 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 Hostos 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Hostos is reported to be 21%, 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 Hostos is 52% , 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 Hostos do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,208

Cost of attendance at CUNY Hostos 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

$8,088

Cost of attendance at CUNY Hostos 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, 88 of freshman students at CUNY Hostos Community College received on average $7,250 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.

$7,250

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	606	77%	$5,071	$3,072,782
Other Federal Grant	659	84%	$5,496	$3,621,753
State Grant/Scholarships	457	58%	$2,817	$1,287,534
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	84	11%	$1,371	$115,125
Total Grant & Scholarships	693	88%	$7,250	$5,024,412

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of CUNY Hostos 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 Hostos Community College students is 21.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 16.5%.

21.2%

asian 36.8% 7 students
African American 21.1% 60 students
hispanic 20.3% 155 students
International Students 27.0% 17 students
Mixed Race 27.3% 3 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

CUNY Hostos 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 Hostos 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
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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