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CUNY Brooklyn College was established in 1930 and its campus is spread over an area of over 25 acres. The College ranked in the top 10 nationally for the second consecutive year in the Princeton Review’s 2006 guidebook of America’s Best Value Colleges. Brooklyn College also received a four star ranking for academics in the 2000 Fiske Guide to Colleges, and was ranked as one of "America's Best Colleges 2001" by U.S. News & World Report.
Brooklyn College comprises three academic divisions: the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the School of General Studies and the Division of Graduate Studies. It offers more than 70 undergraduate and over 60 graduate programs of study, including nationally recognized courses in education, business, television and film.
Brooklyn College’s sports teams compete in Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Brooklyn College is in a large city, in Brooklyn, NY. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Brooklyn College earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include drama and performing arts, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
Brooklyn College does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2007, 45% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 450 to 560 for students at Brooklyn College. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 490 and 580.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Brooklyn College are higher than most.
The school, in 2007, had 16,087 students (11,977 full-time equivalent).
Athletic teams at Brooklyn College belong to the City University of New York Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Brooklyn CollegeÆs mission statement embodies the CollegeÆs values, mirrors its characteristics, and affirms its basic purposes:
Brooklyn College provides a superior education in the arts and sciences. Its students will become independent and critical thinkers, skilled communicators, culturally and scientifically literate, and oriented to innovation. Its graduates will be marked by a sense of personal and social responsibility, the knowledge and talents to live in a globally interdependent world, and the confidence to assume leadership roles.
Brooklyn College encourages and supports its faculty to thrive as high-achieving teacher-scholars, as proficient in their research as in their mentorship of students. It esteems the loyalty and commitment of its staff.
Together, the Brooklyn College faculty, students, and staff reach out to, work with, and serve their communities.
-Brooklyn College Strategic Plan, 2005-2010"
More complete details are provided below.
CUNY Brooklyn College
2900 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210-2889
General Phone: (718) 951-5000
http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 1,002 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, math teaching, English teaching, school counseling, educational supervision, special ed, physical education teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 630 | business management, accounting, accounting technology |
| Liberal Arts | 473 | political science, English, creative writing, sociology, history, economics, Spanish language, anthropology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 355 | psychology, school psychology, organizational psychology, experimental psychology |
| Media | 133 | radio and television, journalism, broadcast journalism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 115 | computer and info science, information science, data processing tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 110 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology |
| Science | 103 | biology, chemistry, geology |
| Medicine | 82 | health professions, public health |
| Fine Arts | 61 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 60 | cinematography |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 55 | drama |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 39 | health and physical education, exercise science |
| Music | 37 | music performance, music theory and composition, music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 36 | philosophy, Jewish studies, religion |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | food and nutrition |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Brooklyn College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,994 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 1,160 | 46 |
| Post-master's certificate | 167 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Brooklyn College had a total enrollment of 16,087 students (11,977 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 29% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 95% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13,615 | 6,072 | 45% | 1,379 | 23% |
| Men | 5,967 | 2,593 | 43% | 598 | 23% |
| Women | 7,648 | 3,479 | 45% | 781 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 580 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,381 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,021 |
| Books and supplies | $ 938 |
Financial Aid:
Brooklyn College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 268700)
Brooklyn College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 223 | 126 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 58 | 69 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 31 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 124 | $102,482 | 65 | $96,896 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 93 | $77,763 | 59 | $77,126 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 60 | $62,311 | 78 | $62,925 |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $44,955 | 20 | $45,849 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 13 | $61,829 | 4 | $58,691 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 304 | $82,604 | 226 | $74,817 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | City University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Track | City University of New York Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Experimental Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brooklyn College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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