CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,800

2022 Average Net Price

$7,170

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

2.82%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

17,444

63.7% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

24%

1,386 Graduates

About

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (691 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (590 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (448 degrees).

In 2022, 3,983 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College. 64.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,539 degrees), 1.57 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (979 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is $4,800, which is $−3,312 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is $4,800, which is $−3,312 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,170.

In 2022, 98% 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

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, 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 $−3,312 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$7,170

2022 Value

12.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,170. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College grew by 12.7%.

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

$17,188

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 $17,188 in 2022. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.37% between 2021 and 2022.

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

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 36.1% with respect to 2021, when 72% 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 17,444 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is 11,110 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,334. 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 43.2% Hispanic or Latino, 25.6% Black or African American, 12% Asian, 10.1% White, 2.57% Two or More Races, 0.321% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.178% 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 (26.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.3%) and Black or African American Female (14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17,444 students. The full-time enrollment at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is 11,110 and the part-time enrollment is 6,334. This means that 63.7% of students enrolled at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% 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

61%

2022 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 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), 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 (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
7,542 enrolled students
Black or African American
4,465 enrolled students
Asian
2,091 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is 43.2% Hispanic or Latino, 25.6% Black or African American, 12% Asian, 10.1% White, 2.57% Two or More Races, 0.321% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.178% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% 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 2022, 1,151 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 (1,539 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (979 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (691 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (590 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Police Science (448 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (129 degrees awarded), Protective Services (468 degrees), and Physical Sciences (100 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

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 Social workers, all other (266,447 people), Other managers (213,431 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (164,330 people), Police officers (149,958 people), and Postsecondary teachers (143,478 people).

The most specialized majors at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College in 2022 are Communication Technologies (129 degrees awarded), Protective Services (468 degrees), Physical Sciences (100 degrees), Psychology (302 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (139 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College are Communication Technologies (129 degrees awarded), Protective Services (468 degrees), Physical Sciences (100 degrees), Psychology (302 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (139 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (513,158 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (398,732 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (342,018 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (306,759 people), and Individual & family services (240,181 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 (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
691 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
590 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
448 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 691 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

1,416

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

2,567

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1,416 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, which is 0.552 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,567).

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 2022, 242 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.695 times less than the 348 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 482 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.31 times more than the 209 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 13% 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, 26% 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 (43.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is Female and Asian (43.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
1,539 degrees awarded
Black or African American
979 degrees awarded
Asian
581 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is hispanic or latino (1,539 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (979 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,000 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
670 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
539 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is hispanic or latino female (1,000 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (670 degrees).

Operations

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $20M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 354k (1.77%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College had a total salary expenditure of 387M. CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College employs 176 Associate professors, 138 Professors and 116 Assistant professors. Most academics at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College are Female Associate professor (101), Male Associate professor (75), and Male Professor (69).

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 132 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 129 employees, and Management with 126 employees.

Endowment

$20M

2022 Endowment

116%

growth from 2021

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College has an endowment valued at about $20M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College grew 116% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.8M 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

$3.79M - Federal
$9.96M - State
$1.1M - Local

As of 2022, CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College received $3.79M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9.96M from state grants and contracts, and $1.1M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$165M

2022 Salaries

0.125%

growth from 2021

In 2022, CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College paid a median of $165M in salaries, which represents 42.6% of their overall expenditure ($387M) and a 0.125% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$55.7M

Instructional Salaries

548

Number of Employees

In 2022, CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College paid a total of $55.7M to 548 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

176 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

132 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College were Associate professor with 176 employees, Professor with 138 employees, and Assistant professor with 116 employees.

In 2022, 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 132 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 129 employees, and Management with 126 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College was Female Associate professor with 101 employees, Male Associate professor with 75 employees, and Male Professor with 69 employees.

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

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