About CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

Founded in 1963, CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College. is a college. Located in New York, which is a city setting in New York, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 26,748 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 26:1. There are 564 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee65
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at BMCC are considered , with ,20% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College.

9%
“We”re apathetic”
36%
“We know about current events and vote”
49%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
7%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
20%
“We save it for the classroom”
27%
“Sometimes, but not often”
33%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
2%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
18%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
47%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
39%
“We bought the gear”
13%
“We live for the big game”
11%
“It”s not really our thing”
22%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
51%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
16%
“We”re a very artistic group”
11%
“Haven”t met them”
7%
“Available in class”
58%
“They keep regular office hours”
24%
“They”re always available”
59%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
22%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
15%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
4%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
32%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
55%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
14%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
30%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
4%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
2%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
9%
“We”re apathetic”
36%
“We know about current events and vote”
49%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
7%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
20%
“We save it for the classroom”
27%
“Sometimes, but not often”
33%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
2%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
18%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
47%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
39%
“We bought the gear”
13%
“We live for the big game”
11%
“It”s not really our thing”
22%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
51%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
16%
“We”re a very artistic group”
11%
“Haven”t met them”
7%
“Available in class”
58%
“They keep regular office hours”
24%
“They”re always available”
59%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
22%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
15%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
4%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
32%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
55%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
14%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
30%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
4%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
2%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    43 Students rated on-campus housing 1.9 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    35 Students rated off-campus housing 2.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    58 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    61 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    60 Students rated class size 4.2 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    61 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    61 Students rated local services 4.5 stars. 69 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    62 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College?

77 Students rated CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

Byron - 11/29/2024

As a current student at BMCC, my experience has been positive overall, with a few areas for growth. On the positive side, the school is highly accessible, my professors are dedicated to ensuring I understand the material, and they go out of their way to help me succeed. My classmates are also supportive, and we often collaborate to complete assignments on time. However, one aspect I feel could improve is the institution's understanding and flexibility for students balancing full-time jobs, parenting, or needing extra time to fully grasp the curriculum. A greater emphasis on compassion for these challenges would enhance the experience for many of us pursuing our education while managing other responsibilities.

jamal - 11/27/2024

My name is Jamal Rymer, and I am going to tell you about my experience at Borrow of Manhattan Community College. Right now I am currently a senior and I am graduating this semester and I have had a get experience at this college. All of the students and staff are well coming and the professors really wants to help you. For example, if you need more time for a reach project or to do a report or paper they will accommodate you. Also, i you have trouble understand certain topic in your major the professor will stay back after class and explain it more to you to help you understand the information. For example, my major in the college is accounting and finance and multiple time I could not grasp some of the accounting topics, but the professors help me solve that problem . They would stay after class and help me, or the would tell me to come to their office hours and they would help me then. With All of my professors help I have a 3.5 GPA and I am moving towards a 4.0. also Borrow of Manhattan Community College Accommodates all student with disabilities in a great way. For example, I am a blind student and the office of accessibilities speaks to my professors before classes even starts to let them know how to support me in the class for I can have the y what I need for success. Every professor speaks out everything the write on the board, or reads out every slide for I can know exactly what is being shown on the board. They even describe the pictures and images for me. The college even has accessible technology such as Jaws and narrator that reads the computer screens for I can use all the laptops and computers in the college. They even have braille. When it comes to accommodating student with disabilities, Borrow of Manhattan Community College is number one to me. lastly, the college have a lot of clubs and events for the students can have a real college experience. For example, the college have Halloween parties, school plays and events school retreats to help you grow as a person. in October I went on a leadership retreat with the college and I learned how be be a better leader. I also meet a lot of student that I did not know that attends the college. It was a great experience for me. That is why I rate the Borrow of Manhattan Community College a 5 on a scale of 1 to 5 to attend. If you choose to go to this college you will not be disappointed.

MD OMAR FARUK - 11/06/2024

It is an amazing place to build a good career plan. Highly recommend.

Cora - 11/03/2024

BMCC has a good location in the heart of Manhattan. It's accessible, affordable, and overall a good option. I have had some trouble with a professor in particular and the structure of their class, but that is not reflective of the school and the other amazing professors as a whole.

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back in time and give myself advice when I was a high school senior, I would tell myself the importance of self discipline, time management and organization. It is important to keep track of important things such as due dates for assignments, school documents or registrations. I would suggest to be organized of each classes' homeworks, papers and readings. I should also create a method where I will use it to keep track of assignments and when they're due. Getting work done on time or even ahead of time is a key to do well at school. Self discipline is also just as important as timing and organization. If I have self discipline, I can then have time management and organization. Self discipline will stop me from procrastinating or not completing assignments. If I would like to succeed in doing well in school, I would develop good self discipline to keep me on track. By following these, doing well in school will be easier for me.

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  3. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about this school however is the time. When it comes to academics, time is money. Everything has to be done ahead of time such as writing essay assignments. In my English and Sociology classes, I had learned it is best to complete and submit the essays far ahead of time because the last minute situations are what will mess up everything abd stress you out. All the resources at BMCC, you have to make great use of them to your own advantage, especially ahead of time. In this case, allocate more time to get things done.

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    It is a place for growth and amazing oppourtunity. If you start here you can go anywhere

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I don't like the fact that you have to take alot of un-neessary step to register in class for the first time. My advice is to go early to register

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    I think the best thing about my school is its diversity. There are people from just about every country that attend my school. I believe this is important because it allows me the opportunity to explore so many different cultures without ever leaving the city. Thus, this gives me a greater appreciation for all cultures.

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  7. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for their ability to accept all quilifiing students and the beginning stepping stone into the cities most prestigous public universities.

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  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Borough of Manhattan Community College is an amazing school. I was able to discover my interests with phenomenal professors around who helped me decide on what exactly I want to study in this school, as well as transfer. At first I was a Liberal Arts major, but until I was given a clear information about Communication Studies is when I switched major to that. Also, BMCC is very diverse, I have befreinded a lot of people from various countries and backgrounds in this place, especially by getting involved without fear. I would really appreciate everything that I recieve in BMCC.

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  9. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag to my friends about how my school is in Tribeca, and that i have the honor to see the world trade center evry day i go to class. The neighborhood is filled with culture, and my school is very diverse. It has many programs, and students are respectful and helpful. Its not a large college, but it has a lot to offer.

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  10. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Before arriving at BMCC I wish I had known how incredibly expensive it is to live in New York City and commute and attend to college. It is nearly impossible to stay afloat when you are a full time student and work part-time, which I do and it is absolutely overwhelming. I

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who doesn't like attending a big school.

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  12. What kind of person should attend this school?

    People should do some soul searching and get as much guidance as possible before coming to this school. Some kids seem to think that, since it's a community college they're attending, the school work won't be as difficult and they won't have to study much. I have also seen students fall asleep in class, out of sheer exaustion because some have taken an overload of classes. If one wants to attend this college, I say speak truthfully and frankly to one of the college counselors. That's what they are here for-to help.

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  13. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates range in ages and a variety of backgrounds; who most are really nice and everyone shares the goal for a higher education

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  14. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    The leadership Coucil for leaders of tomorrow.

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  15. What are your classes like?

    The classes are small no more than 20 students in a class making it more personal.

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  16. Describe a day on campus you'll never forget.

    The day I found a bag belonging to a fellow student whom had lost it with his money and personal effects. He was so thankful he invited me to a trip to Italy next semester. As a reward.

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  17. Tell us about your professors.

    My professors are the best but very stern. I can also talk to them about anything. They inspire me to achieve.

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  18. Where is the best place to get work done on campus?

    We have wide array of software with comfortable areas of learning. Our libraries and computer labs are Mac/PCs That are all kept up to date software an maintenance.

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  19. Tell us about the food and dining options.

    Our dining facility has nutritious menus daily an prepared to order I especially enjoy our variety on cuisine.

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  20. Describe your school to someone who's never heard of it.

    This a state of the art campus that opens its doors to everyone.

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  21. I don't drink. Will it be hard for me to go to parties?

    I won't be hard for me because I find other activities to enrich my time.

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Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

26,748

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

1%

Out-Of-State

97%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
11%
% Black or African-American
27%
% Hispanic/Latino
44%
% White or Caucasian
10%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

85% of students attending CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College receive some sort of financial aid. 77% were awarded federal grants. While 6% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$8,050

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,364

Books and Supplies

$13,713

Room and Board

23,127

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$7,564
$30 - $48K
$9,029
$48 - $75K
$11,880
$75 - $110K
$14,643
$110K & UP
$15,198

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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