CUNY Bronx Community College
CUNY Bronx Community College (BCC) is located in Bronx, New York and is a part of the City of New York University (CUNY) community college system. BCC was established back in 1957 and currently serves more than 10,000 students BCC offers students more than 40 academic programs including several associate’s degree options and some certificate programs for students. The 45-acre campus of the school gives students many other opportunities for enjoying college life as well. There is a robust athletics department that is part of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) The country also hosts the Hall of Fame for Great Americans, which has the distinction of being the first hall of fame in the country.
The BCC nursing program allows students to go down the licensed practical nursing path at this school or they can choose to pursue associate’s degrees in nursing. Both programs are held to a very high standard and have a curriculum that is designed to fully prepare students for life as professionals. The BCC nursing program has the full approval of the State Education Department and it is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students10,935 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate59% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 19 miles radius of CUNY Bronx Community College
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CUNY Hostos Community College
3 miles away |
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CUNY LaGuardia Community College
8 miles away |
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CUNY Queensborough Community College
11 miles away |
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CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
11 miles away |
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Bergen Community College
11 miles away |
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Hudson County Community College
12 miles away |
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Passaic County Community College
14 miles away |
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SUNY Westchester Community College
16 miles away |
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Essex County College
16 miles away |
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Nassau Community College
19 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1961 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1966 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $65 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $210/credit | |
| In State Students | $210/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $320/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,450 | $9,450 | $14,400 |
| ADN | 70 | $14,700 | $14,700 | $22,400 |
| BSN | 125 | $26,250 | $26,250 | $40,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of CUNY Bronx Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 84% | $4,675 |
| Other Federal Grant | 11% | $182 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 74% | $3,234 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | 5% | $4,249 |
| Private Loans | -- | $3,500 |
$6,038
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,224 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,550 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,421 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$12,321 |
| Over $110,000$13,006 |
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Student Population
10,935
Undergrads
0
Graduates
6,209
Women
4,726
Men
65%
Full-time
35%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
64% |
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Black/African American |
27% |
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Asian |
3% |
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Non-resident alien |
3% |
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White |
2% |
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Two or more races |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New York state board of nursing.
