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Public, 2-Year
Brooklyn, NY

CUNY Kingsborough Community College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in NY. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$5,252

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

25.2%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$42,621

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

CUNY Kingsborough Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Brooklyn, NY. With a competitive tuition profile of $5,252, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 25.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$10,504

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.8 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$12,621

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$115,706

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$241,916

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 25%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at CUNY Kingsborough Community College is $7,100.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
55.3%
44.7%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Black
30.7%
Hispanic
24.9%
White
22.1%
Asian
13.6%
International
4.8%
Two or more
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Unknown
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$5,252

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$4,565
$30k - $48k$5,526
$48k - $75k$7,891
$75k+$9,468

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$7,100
Pell Grant Recipients28.9%
Using Federal Loans3.4%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment36.1%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

64.0%

Success

25.2%

In-State Cost

$5,252

Age 25+ Students

13.5%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 2

Working at 6yr

2,628 students

Local City Insights

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