Established in the year 1930 as the New York City’s first liberal arts educational institute, CUNY Brooklyn college is a public institute that serves outstanding education to approximately 18,000 students from more than 100 countries across the globe.

Nicknamed as ‘The Poor Man’s Harvard’, CUNY Brooklyn college provides an unparalleled experience and education along with the expertise and guidance of renowned faculty at affordable cost, being the best choice for study in the USA.

  • CUNY Brooklyn college offers 81 undergraduate, 74 graduate, 20 certificate programs/courses and also PhD in an array of disciplines for students providing them tremendous benefits and opportunities that will shape their future better.
  • The college is constituted of five schools namely
    • Murray Koppelman School of Business,
    • School of Education,
    • School of Humanities and Social Science,
    • School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences,
    • School of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts.
  • CUNY Brooklyn College has an acceptance rate of 44.3% making it moderately selective in its admission process.
  • Candidates applying must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or above to be eligible for admission.
  • CUNY Brooklyn College has an annual enrollment of approximately 17,800 students for its programs on a rolling basis.

CUNY Brooklyn College Deadlines

Candidates are requested to complete their applications and submit all required documents before deadlines. Candidates submitting applications after the deadlines will be considered only if space will be available.

Semester General Application Deadlines Undergraduate Non-Degree Application Deadlines
Fall February 1 August 20
Winter September 15 December 12
Spring - January 9

The above-mentioned dates are subjected to change. Candidates are recommended to keep in touch with their advisor for frequent updates.

CUNY Brooklyn College UG Admission

CUNY Brooklyn College Admissions programs include an array of undergraduate courses including Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Management and Marketing, Business Administration, Data Science, Digital Arts, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Earth and Environmental Science, Creative Writing, Linguistics, Mathematics, Chemistry and many more.

Candidates having a GPA of 3.25-above are eligible to apply for admission by meeting the general requirements.

Application Portal: Apply online through the college online portal or via common application portal.

Application Fee: 65USD and is non-refundable.

Application Requirements

  • Complete Application form
  • Submit high school transcripts.
  • SAT scores.
  • Personal Statement.
  • Letter of Recommendations.
  • TOEFL/IELTS (international applicants only).
  • English Proficiency Test Scores
English Proficiency Test Required Test Scores
TOEFL (Paper-based) 500
TOEFL (Internet-based) 61
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo Test 85
Pearson Academic 44

For any query, contact: adminqry@brooklyn.cuny.edu for assistance

CUNY Brooklyn is a diverse and inclusive institute that broadens the understanding of its students making them well-rounded individuals with critical, innovative thinking and a disciplined citizen.

The university has one of the most beautiful campuses of the country that is equipped with updated and latest technology and equipment at the service of its students. International students are advised to apply for admissions before deadlines and complete the application process in time for the visa process.

Admission Specific FAQs

Ques. What GPA do I need to get into CUNY Brooklyn College?

Ans. A minimum GPA of 3.25 is advisable to get into CUNY Brooklyn College.

Ques. What is the acceptance rate of CUNY Brooklyn College?

Ans. The college has an acceptance rate of 44.3%.

Ques. Do I need SAT scores to apply at CUNY Brooklyn College?

Ans. Yes, SAT scores are required to apply for undergraduate programs at CUNY Brooklyn College.

Ques. How much score should I have in the SAT exam to get into CUNY Brooklyn College?

Ans. A score of minimum1000 is required in the SAT exam to get admission into CUNY Brooklyn College.

Ques. Do I need TOEFL/IELTS scores to apply at CUNY Brooklyn College?

Ans. International applicants are required to submit their English proficiency test scores along with application form to get admission at CUNY Brooklyn College.

Ques. What happens if I submit the application form after the deadlines?

Ans. Candidates submitting application form after the deadlines will only be considered if space is available for more admission.

Ques. Does CUNY Brooklyn College have online programs/courses?

Ans. Yes, CUNY Brooklyn College offers various online programs/courses.

Ques. Can I get a fee waiver on my application fee at CUNY Brooklyn College?

Ans. CUNY Brooklyn College does not grant any fee-waiver and also the application fee is non-refundable.

Ques. I am an international applicant. How long should I prepare to get into CUNY Brooklyn College?

Ans. International Applicants are recommended to prepare six months prior to their application so they can complete all the tests required and submit all the documents to get admission at CUNY Brooklyn College.