CUNY Kingsborough Community College
CUNY Kingsborough Community College (KBCC) is located in Brooklyn, New York. KBCC was established in 1963 and it serves more than 18,000 students at the current time. This school is part of the City University of New York system and it has the distinction of being the only community college in Brooklyn. It has a 71-acre campus that even features a private beach. KBCC has even been recognized as one of the top ten community colleges by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. Students have various associate’s degree and certificate opportunities to take advantage of at this college. The KBCC students can enjoy a thorough educational experience on a campus that overlooks the world-famous Coney Island.
The KBCC nursing program is a very esteemed program that has been training nurses in the community for a long time. Students can pursue associate’s degrees in nursing at KBCC and prepare to become valuable members of the medical community. Students will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam upon graduation. Existing LPNs can also seek advanced placement in this program if they meet certain requirements. The KBCC nursing program has the full accreditation of the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and is approved by the New York State Education Department.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students15,034 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate70% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 18 | 79 |
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Nursing schools located within 21 miles radius of CUNY Kingsborough Community College
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CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
11 miles away |
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CUNY LaGuardia Community College
12 miles away |
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Hudson County Community College
12 miles away |
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CUNY Queensborough Community College
15 miles away |
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CUNY Hostos Community College
17 miles away |
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Essex County College
17 miles away |
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Raritan Bay Medical Center
19 miles away |
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CUNY Bronx Community College
19 miles away |
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Brookdale Community College
20 miles away |
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Nassau Community College
21 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1964 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1970 - 04/01/2013 |
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, 79% of CUNY Kingsborough 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 | 70% | $4,877 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $297 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 64% | $3,342 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | 4% | $4,576 |
| Private Loans | -- | $14,453 |
$5,777
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,604 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,773 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,957 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,910 |
| Over $110,000$12,851 |
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Student Population
15,034
Undergrads
0
Graduates
8,310
Women
6,724
Men
55%
Full-time
45%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
34% |
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Black/African American |
27% |
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Hispanic |
20% |
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Asian |
14% |
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Non-resident alien |
3% |
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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.
