CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,800

2021 Average Net Price

$6,361

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.82%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

19,336

63.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

26.4%

1,545 Graduates

About

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (963 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (678 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (459 degrees).

In 2021, 4,487 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College. 65.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,869 degrees), 1.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,077 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is $4,800, which is $−3,168 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is $4,800, which is $−3,168 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,361.

In 2021, 72% of undergraduate students attending CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,800

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College was $4,800. The cost of tuition at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is $−3,168 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,361

2021 Value

2.12%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,361. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College grew by 2.12%.

This chart compares the average net price of CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,427

Room and Board

$1,364

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College was of $17,427 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 11.9% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,364. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 4% with respect to 2020, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.82%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College was 2.82%, which represents 41 out of the 1454 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College had a total enrollment of 19,336 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is 12,311 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,025. This means that 63.7% of students enrolled at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.6% Hispanic or Latino, 24.8% Black or African American, 12.6% Asian, 10.6% White, 2.67% Two or More Races, 0.357% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.212% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (26.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.6%) and Black or African American Female (13.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 19,336 students. The full-time enrollment at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is 12,311 and the part-time enrollment is 7,025. This means that 63.7% of students enrolled at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
8,243 enrolled students
Black or African American
4,804 enrolled students
Asian
2,442 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is 42.6% Hispanic or Latino, 24.8% Black or African American, 12.6% Asian, 10.6% White, 2.67% Two or More Races, 0.357% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.212% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,353 more women than men received degrees from CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is hispanic or latino (1,869 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1077 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (963 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (678 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Police Science (459 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (131 degrees awarded), Protective Services (480 degrees), and Physical Sciences (131 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (203,061 people), Other managers (202,894 people), Police officers (145,037 people), Postsecondary teachers (143,527 people), and Social workers, all other (121,353 people).

The most specialized majors at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College in 2021 are Communication Technologies (131 degrees awarded), Protective Services (480 degrees), Physical Sciences (131 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (963 degrees), and Psychology (287 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College are Communication Technologies (131 degrees awarded), Protective Services (480 degrees), Physical Sciences (131 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (963 degrees), and Psychology (287 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (525,585 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (381,880 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (333,317 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (274,382 people), and Outpatient care centers (165,517 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
963 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
678 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
459 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 963 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,567

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,920

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,567 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, which is 0.537 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,920).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 285 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.725 times less than the 393 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 704 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.72 times more than the 259 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 11% of students graduating from CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (41.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is Female and Asian (41.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,869 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,077 degrees awarded
Asian
590 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is hispanic or latino (1,869 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1077 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,227 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
718 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
642 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is hispanic or latino female (1,227 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (718 degrees).

Operations

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $9.24M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 26 (0.000281%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College had a total salary expenditure of 345M. CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College employs 167 Associate professors, 148 Assistant professors and 131 Professors. Most academics at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College are Female Associate professor (103), Female Assistant professor (83), and Male Professor (70).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 146 employees, Service, with 140 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 135 employees.

Endowment

$9.24M

2021 Endowment

22.4%

growth from 2020

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College has an endowment valued at about $9.24M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College grew 22.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.95M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.93M - Federal
$6.21M - State
$1.48M - Local

As of 2021, CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College received $3.93M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.21M from state grants and contracts, and $1.48M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$165M

2021 Salaries

4.6%

decline from 2020

In 2021, CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College paid a median of $165M in salaries, which represents 47.7% of their overall expenditure ($345M) and a 4.6% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$53.3M

Instructional Salaries

537

Number of Employees

In 2021, CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College paid a total of $53.3M to 537 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

167 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

146 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College were Associate professor with 167 employees, Assistant professor with 148 employees, and Professor with 131 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 146 employees, Service with 140 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 135 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College was Female Associate professor with 103 employees, Female Assistant professor with 83 employees, and Male Professor with 70 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College.