Brooklyn, NY
Roughly 54 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 45% to 54% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 26,973 | 12,136 | 1,894 | 45% |
| 2020 | 29,464 | 14,655 | 2,147 | 50% |
| 2021 | 28,544 | 14,660 | 1,554 | 51% |
| 2022 | 28,890 | 15,758 | 1,689 | 55% |
| 2023 | 27,112 | 14,548 | 1,519 | 54% |
Fall 2023 applicants
8,358 of 14,203 women and 5,918 of 12,400 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
CUNY Brooklyn College has an acceptance rate of 54% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 14,548 of 27,112 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 54 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
27,112 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,519 enrolled.
No. CUNY Brooklyn College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 45% to 54% — it has become less selective.