by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending CUNY Brooklyn College, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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Cost of attendance at CUNY Brooklyn College varied between $13,573.00 ranging to $21,523.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: near $13,573.00 in-state, rising to $21,523.00 out of state.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $7,452.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $6,121.00 |
| Total cost | $13,573.00 |
| That is 29% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $13,573.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,048.00 |
| Net price | $2,525.00 |
| That is 87% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $13,573.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,122.00 |
| Net price | $451.00 |
| That is 98% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $15,402.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $6,121.00 |
| Total cost | $21,523.00 |
| That is 12% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,523.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,048.00 |
| Net price | $10,475.00 |
| That is 46% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,523.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,122.00 |
| Net price | $8,401.00 |
| That is 56% below the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with tuition and fees plus living costs. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years by roughly 0.0% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Freshman year | $451.00 | $2,526.00 | $13,577.00 |
| Senior year | $451.00 | $2,528.00 | $13,587.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $1,805.00 | $10,107.00 | $54,327.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $688.00 | $3,850.00 | $20,697.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $21.00 | $116.00 | $625.00 |
| Total amount paid | $2,493.00 | $13,957.00 | $75,024.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Freshman year | $451.00 | $2,526.00 | $13,577.00 |
| Senior year | $451.00 | $2,526.00 | $13,580.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $902.00 | $5,052.00 | $27,157.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $344.00 | $1,925.00 | $10,346.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $10.00 | $58.00 | $313.00 |
| Total amount paid | $1,246.00 | $6,977.00 | $37,502.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Freshman year | $8,403.00 | $10,478.00 | $21,529.00 |
| Senior year | $8,410.00 | $10,486.00 | $21,545.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $33,626.00 | $41,927.00 | $86,148.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,810.00 | $15,973.00 | $32,819.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $387.00 | $482.00 | $991.00 |
| Total amount paid | $46,436.00 | $57,900.00 | $118,967.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Freshman year | $8,403.00 | $10,478.00 | $21,529.00 |
| Senior year | $8,405.00 | $10,480.00 | $21,534.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $16,809.00 | $20,958.00 | $43,063.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,403.00 | $7,984.00 | $16,405.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $193.00 | $241.00 | $496.00 |
| Total amount paid | $23,212.00 | $28,942.00 | $59,468.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the Net Price section.
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $3,103.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $2,943.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $1,466.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $2,954.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,726.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $8,246.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $11,670.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the CUNY Brooklyn College Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the grants & scholarships detail.
The median graduating debt at CUNY Brooklyn College stands at $9,218.00, which federal data classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-load classification.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,000.00 |
| 25th | $3,823.00 |
| Median (50th) | $9,218.00 |
| 75th | $16,330.00 |
| 90th | $25,818.00 |
The gap between 10th and 90th percentile borrowers gives a sense of how uneven debt outcomes are.
Dig deeper into debt on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $8,500.00 |
| Middle income | $9,500.00 |
| High income | $10,677.00 |
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $8,917.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $10,400.00 |
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at CUNY Brooklyn College stands at $-2,366.00.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for CUNY Brooklyn College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 6.3% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at CUNY Brooklyn College come to $470,581,524.00 spread across 24,148 loan recipients.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 80 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $6,500.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 14 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $3,592.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veteran aid breakdown.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing CUNY Brooklyn College, a few questions are worth asking:
For a closer look at any of these topics, follow the links below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.