The College at Brockport, also known as SUNY College at Brockport, is a four-year liberal arts college located in Brockport, Monroe County, New York. It was established in the year 1867. SUNY College at Brockport is a constituent college of the State University of New York (SUNY) and belongs to the Tier 2 within the SUNY system. It offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse fields of study.
SUNY College at Brockport’s campus played host to the International Special Olympics on August, 1979. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Golden Eagles and their mascot is Ellsworth. Some of the notable alumni of the college are James Howard Kunstler, author and social critic; Craig A. Conway, former President and CEO, PeopleSoft, Inc; William Fichtner, American character actor.
Brockport, New York is home to SUNY Brockport. Brockport is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at SUNY Brockport go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in mathematics and education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 46% of them (as of 2005). Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 570.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at SUNY Brockport is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 8,484 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at SUNY Brockport. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. SUNY Brockport offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Eastern College Athletic Conference and State University of New York Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY College At Brockport
350 New Campus Dr
Brockport, NY 14420-2919
General Phone: (716) 395-2211
Admissions Phone: (716) 395-2751
Financial Aid Phone: (716) 395-2501
http://www.brockport.edu
SUNY Brockport awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 649 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, educational administration, school counseling, English teaching, math teaching, science teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 401 | history, English, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, political science, Spanish language, anthropology, international relations, ... |
| Business And Management | 204 | business management, accounting, international business |
| Therapy And Counseling | 171 | psychology |
| Media | 145 | communication studies, journalism |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 140 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 123 | social work, public administration |
| Medicine | 112 | health professions |
| Science | 74 | biology, chemistry, atmospheric sciences, geology, physics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 64 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 53 | computer and info science, computer support |
| Art Studies | 48 | art studies |
| Hospitality | 46 | hospitality management |
| Mathematics | 38 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 33 | dance, drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 18 | conservation |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | film and photography |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Brockport in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,682 | 36 |
| Master's degree | 545 | 26 |
| Post-master's certificate | 103 | 3 |
In 2005, SUNY Brockport had a total enrollment of 8,484 students (7,274 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 97% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
SUNY Brockport offers campus housing for 2,575 of its 7,274 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Brockport, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 7 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,814 | 3,625 | 46% | 988 | 27% |
| Men | 3,510 | 1,562 | 44% | 401 | 26% |
| Women | 4,304 | 2,063 | 48% | 587 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 32% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (716) 395-2751
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,350 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,243 |
| Room and board | $ 7,454 |
| Room charge | $ 4,780 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,674 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,030 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Brockport participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 284100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (716) 395-2501
SUNY Brockport has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 44 | $82,864 | 8 | $82,253 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 56 | $68,878 | 46 | $59,710 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 61 | $53,044 | 55 | $51,794 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 11 | $44,028 | 16 | $44,168 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 174 | $65,073 | 126 | $55,588 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Track | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SUNY Brockport Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
NCAA athletic conference member
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