CUNY Bronx Community College

www.bcc.cuny.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,800

2021 Average Net Price

$5,326

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.85%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

7,265

61.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

22%

407 Graduates

About

CUNY Bronx Community College is a higher education institution located in Bronx County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at CUNY Bronx Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (560 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (214 degrees), and Dietetics (141 degrees).

In 2021, 1,568 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at CUNY Bronx Community College. 64.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (947 degrees), 2.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (437 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at CUNY Bronx Community College is $4,800, which is $−3,168 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at CUNY Bronx Community College is $4,800, which is $−3,168 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,326.

In 2021, 73% of undergraduate students attending CUNY Bronx Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,800

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at CUNY Bronx Community College was $4,800. The cost of tuition at CUNY Bronx Community College is $−3,168 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of CUNY Bronx Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,326

2021 Value

20.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 CUNY Bronx Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,326. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of CUNY Bronx Community College grew by 20.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of CUNY Bronx Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,427

Room and Board

$1,364

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at CUNY Bronx Community College was of $17,427 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 11.9% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,364. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at CUNY Bronx Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at CUNY Bronx Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.35% with respect to 2020, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at CUNY Bronx Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.85%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at CUNY Bronx Community College was 3.85%, which represents 27 out of the 701 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

CUNY Bronx Community College had a total enrollment of 7,265 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at CUNY Bronx Community College is 4,493 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,772. This means that 61.8% of students enrolled at CUNY Bronx Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at CUNY Bronx Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.8% Hispanic or Latino, 27.8% Black or African American, 3.69% Asian, 2.78% White, 1.23% Two or More Races, 0.248% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0688% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at CUNY Bronx Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (38.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (26.9%) and Black or African American Female (14.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at CUNY Bronx Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,265 students. The full-time enrollment at CUNY Bronx Community College is 4,493 and the part-time enrollment is 2,772. This means that 61.8% of students enrolled at CUNY Bronx Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at CUNY Bronx Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

52%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at CUNY Bronx Community College was 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), CUNY Bronx Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at CUNY Bronx Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
4,493 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,017 enrolled students
Asian
268 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at CUNY Bronx Community College is 61.8% Hispanic or Latino, 27.8% Black or African American, 3.69% Asian, 2.78% White, 1.23% Two or More Races, 0.248% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0688% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 444 more women than men received degrees from CUNY Bronx Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at CUNY Bronx Community College is hispanic or latino (947 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (437 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at CUNY Bronx Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (560 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (214 degrees) and Dietetics (141 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at CUNY Bronx Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (220 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (560 degrees), and Physical Sciences (38 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY Bronx Community College are Social workers, all other (172,615 people), Other managers (144,342 people), Police officers (134,733 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (115,844 people), and Postsecondary teachers (96,341 people).

The most specialized majors at CUNY Bronx Community College in 2021 are Protective Services (220 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (560 degrees), Physical Sciences (38 degrees), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (58 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY Bronx Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at CUNY Bronx Community College are Protective Services (220 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (560 degrees), Physical Sciences (38 degrees), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (58 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY Bronx Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (344,034 people), Elementary & secondary schools (280,315 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (210,909 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (162,827 people), and Individual & family services (127,855 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by CUNY Bronx Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
560 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
214 degree-majors awarded
Dietetics
141 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at CUNY Bronx Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 560 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at CUNY Bronx Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

562

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,006

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 562 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY Bronx Community College, which is 0.559 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,006).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at CUNY Bronx Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 145 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY Bronx Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.349 times less than the 415 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 415 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY Bronx Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.86 times more than the 145 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

19%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 4% of students graduating from CUNY Bronx Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 24% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (37.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at CUNY Bronx Community College is Female and Two or More Races (37.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
947 degrees awarded
Black or African American
437 degrees awarded
Asian
73 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at CUNY Bronx Community College is hispanic or latino (947 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (437 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
623 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
324 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
281 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at CUNY Bronx Community College is hispanic or latino female (623 degrees awarded). There were 1.92 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (324 degrees).

Operations

CUNY Bronx Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.09M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 13.6k (1.25%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, CUNY Bronx Community College had a total salary expenditure of 212M. CUNY Bronx Community College employs 86 Associate professors, 76 Professors and 54 Assistant professors. Most academics at CUNY Bronx Community College are Female Associate professor (44), Male Professor (43), and Male Associate professor (42).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY Bronx Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 111 employees, Service, with 86 employees, and Management with 85 employees.

Endowment

$1.09M

2021 Endowment

18.7%

growth from 2020

CUNY Bronx Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.09M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of CUNY Bronx Community College grew 18.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.2M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at CUNY Bronx Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.76M - Federal
$6.06M - State
$1.08M - Local

As of 2021, CUNY Bronx Community College received $2.76M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.06M from state grants and contracts, and $1.08M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$88.2M

2021 Salaries

6.38%

decline from 2020

In 2021, CUNY Bronx Community College paid a median of $88.2M in salaries, which represents 41.7% of their overall expenditure ($212M) and a 6.38% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$26M

Instructional Salaries

253

Number of Employees

In 2021, CUNY Bronx Community College paid a total of $26M to 253 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

86 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

111 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at CUNY Bronx Community College were Associate professor with 86 employees, Professor with 76 employees, and Assistant professor with 54 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY Bronx Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 111 employees, Service with 86 employees, and Management with 85 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at CUNY Bronx Community College was Female Associate professor with 44 employees, Male Professor with 43 employees, and Male Associate professor with 42 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at CUNY Bronx Community College.