CUNY Brooklyn College

What is the cost of studying for a year at CUNY Brooklyn College?

For the 2024-25 reporting year, Brooklyn College's full-time undergraduate tuition was $6,930 for New York State residents and $14,880 for nonresidents. Reported required fees were $522 for either group, making tuition and those fees approximately $7,452 for a resident or $15,400 for a nonresident. These amounts are not a complete cost of attendance.

• Resident undergraduate tuition and required fees: approximately $7,452 for the academic year.
• Nonresident undergraduate tuition and required fees: approximately $15,400 for the academic year.
• Reported books and supplies allowance: approximately $1,500.
• Reported room-and-board estimate: approximately $23,022; this is a budgeting figure, not evidence of a college-operated room and meal plan.

Transportation, personal expenses, and a student's actual living arrangement can substantially change the total budget. A student living with family may have costs unlike those of a student renting near campus. Part-time students are generally charged by the credit, and graduate tuition follows a separate schedule.

Financial aid changes the price paid. Eligible students may use federal Pell Grants, New York State aid such as TAP, CUNY or Brooklyn College scholarships, and federal loans. Aid generally requires the appropriate financial-aid application, and New York State programs have additional eligibility rules. In the reported data, 91% of students received some form of financial aid, while 7% received student loans; neither figure means that all recipients had their costs fully covered.

Average net price reflects costs after grant and scholarship aid, not after loans. For families in the lowest reported income range, the average was $2,287; for those in the $48,001-$75,000 range, it was $6,193. These are averages for defined groups, not a quote for a new applicant. Students should compare their own aid offer with a budget that includes commuting or rent, books, and other expenses.

What are the work-study opportunities at CUNY Brooklyn College?

Eligible Brooklyn College students may seek Federal Work-Study, which provides wages for approved part-time work rather than a grant paid simply for enrolling. Eligibility depends on financial need and the student's aid award; a work-study allocation does not itself place someone in a job.

Students may also pursue ordinary campus jobs and internships. Those differ from Federal Work-Study in how positions are funded and awarded. For a student balancing employment with classes, the practical questions are whether a position is available, how many hours it offers, and whether its schedule works with required courses.

Brooklyn College's career services provide a separate route for career exploration and job-search preparation, including advising, application-material support, and information about internships and employer opportunities. A career appointment can help a student prepare for a search, but it is not a job-placement guarantee or an employment outcome statistic.