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Brooklyn College is in a large city, in New York, New York. 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, computer science and engineering, and therapy and counseling.
Brooklyn College does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2005, 45% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 450 to 570 for students at Brooklyn College. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 490 and 600.
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 2005, had 15,281 students (11,098 full-time equivalent).
Athletic teams at Brooklyn College belong to the City University of New York Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
CUNY Brooklyn College
2900 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210-2889
General Phone: (718) 951-5000
Admissions Phone: (718) 951-5001
Financial Aid Phone: (718) 951-5051
http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu
Brooklyn College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 860 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, English teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, physical education teaching, educational supervision, middle school teaching, education courses, ... |
| Business And Management | 524 | business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 430 | political science, English, sociology, creative writing, history, economics, Spanish language, Near/Middle east studies, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 287 | psychology, school psychology, organizational psychology, experimental psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 195 | computer and info science, information science, computer support |
| Media | 107 | radio and television, journalism, radio and TV tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 90 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Science | 66 | biology, chemistry, geology, biological and physical sciences |
| Medicine | 61 | health professions, public health |
| Fine Arts | 55 | fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 48 | drama |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 45 | cinematography |
| Music | 32 | music performance, music, music theory and composition |
| Religion And Philosophy | 27 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 22 | mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 14 | food and nutrition |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | exercise science |
Number of programs and degrees for Brooklyn College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,688 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 1,050 | 48 |
| Post-master's certificate | 131 | 5 |
In 2005, Brooklyn College had a total enrollment of 15,281 students (11,098 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 28% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 94% |
| State unknown | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13,131 | 5,914 | 45% | 1,215 | 21% |
| Men | 5,619 | 2,547 | 45% | 539 | 21% |
| Women | 7,512 | 3,367 | 45% | 676 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (718) 951-5001
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,377 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,017 |
| Books and supplies | $ 832 |
Financial Aid:
Brooklyn College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 268700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (718) 951-5051
Brooklyn College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 221 | 124 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 69 | 51 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 26 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 144 | $92,576 | 61 | $90,535 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 79 | $70,230 | 60 | $67,025 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 71 | $54,763 | 62 | $55,122 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $41,926 | 13 | $41,355 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 10 | $59,121 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 316 | $75,511 | 198 | $68,776 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | City University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Track | City University of New York Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/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
Education, Other
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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 Arts and Art Studies, Other
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
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Radio and Television
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and 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
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
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 7% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % 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 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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 placement 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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