School Overview
In 1957, when civic-minded groups noticed a need for higher education in the Bronx, New York, they established The Bronx Community College of the City University of New York (BCC). Classes originally were held at Hunter College, but have been moved to the previous Bronx High School of Science in the University Heights neighborhood.
BCC has more than 30 academic programs and degrees that have helped students prepare for careers and to continue their education at four-year colleges in the state and throughout the country. The college provides around 11,500 students with associates and certificate programs, including criminal justice, automotive technology, digital arts, and nuclear medicine.
Several films have used the campus at BCC for their filming location. The 2001 film, A Beautiful Mind, originally planned on using MIT campus, but due to low budgets, the dome at BCC was featured instead. The dome also appeared in The Good Shepherd, a 2006 film directed by Robert De Niro. Burn After Reading, a 2008 film by the Coen brothers, used the Meister Hall at BCC as the Russian Embassy in their film.
Sports are a large part of student life and the academic community at BCC. BCC participates in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Their athletic team, the Broncos, also participates in the City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC). Among men’s sports offered at BCC are track and field, cross country, soccer, baseball, and basketball. Women can participate in volleyball, basketball, cross country, and track and field.
General Information
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Admission Office 2155 University Avenue Bronx, NY 10453 (718) 289-5895 Fax: (718) 289-6352 [email protected] Contact: Alba Cancetty Director of Admissions |
Main Address 2155 University Avenue Bronx, NY 10453 (718) 289-5100 www.bcc.cuny.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 8,837 Degree-seeking undergrads: 8,556 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $60 Online application fee: $60 |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Not reported |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Horticulture Science A Arts, Visual & Performing Commercial/Advertising Art A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science A Education Teacher Assistance A,C Engineering Technologies Automotive Engineering Technology C Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology A Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance A,C Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
CUNY Bronx Community College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (718) 289-5100 |
| Website: | www.bcc.cuny.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | portal.cuny.edu/cms/id/cuny/documents/informationpage/006373.htm |
| Address: | 2155 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 10,040 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 9,155 (91% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $5,206 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $8,086 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 88% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $7,259 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
CUNY Bronx Community College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at CUNY Bronx Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 6 | ||||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 3 | |||
| Education | 1 | 1 | |||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 5 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 10 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | ||||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 9 | 43 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at CUNY Bronx Community College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $5,206 |
| Out-of-state | $8,086 |
| Books and supplies | $1,364 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,632 | 88% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,595 | 86% | $7,259 |
| Student loan aid | 48 | 3% | $4,826 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 7,538 | 72% | $6,052 |
| Federal student loans | 678 | 6% | $5,237 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for CUNY Bronx Community College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled CUNY Bronx Community College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
CUNY Bronx Community College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 10,040 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 10,040 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
CUNY Bronx Community College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Programs for the nuclear medicine technologist
- New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education)
- RN Associate Degree Programs
- Licensed Practical Nursing Programs
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