Brooklyn College of the City University of New York

Brooklyn College of the City University of New York is moderately difficult to get into. Around 51% of applicants get into Brooklyn College of the City University of New York each year. Out of 28,544 applications received in 2023, 14,660 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, the regular decision application deadline is February 1 and the application fee is $65.

Students who submit their applications to Brooklyn College of the City University of New York for fall semester should anticipate a decision by February 1.

Brooklyn College of the City University of New York Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Brooklyn College of the City University of New York's admissions stats.

Brooklyn College of the City University of New York 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Mean SAT Score	1095
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	Yes

Brooklyn College of the City University of New York Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Brooklyn College of the City University of New York.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	February 1

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Considering Applying Early to Brooklyn College of the City University of New York?

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Brooklyn College of the City University of New York may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Brooklyn College of the City University of New York directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Brooklyn College of the City University of New York Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to Brooklyn College?

Brooklyn College is a moderately difficult school to get into.

In 2022, Brooklyn College accepted 51% of students, about 14,660 from the 28,544 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Brooklyn College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to Scholars Program, CUNY Macaulay Honors Program is program extremely difficult.

Transferring to Brooklyn College of the City University of New York

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Brooklyn College of the City University of New York

In 2022, Brooklyn College of the City University of New York waitlisted 768 students and 750 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 750 eventually got off the waitlist.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Brooklyn College of the City University of New York?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York

Curious about the factors that are considered by Brooklyn College of the City University of New York during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important

Make sure to check with Brooklyn College of the City University of New York for more information on admission factors.

Brooklyn College of the City University of New York 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Brooklyn College of the City University of New York's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	combined SAT or ACT scores of 1000
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	3.1	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Brooklyn College of the City University of New York?

Students admitted to Brooklyn College of the City University of New York have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Brooklyn College of the City University of New York does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

The mean composite SAT score for a Brooklyn College of the City University of New York student is 1095.

More Information on Transferring to Brooklyn College of the City University of New York

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Brooklyn College of the City University of New York. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Brooklyn College of the City University of New York during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Brooklyn College of the City University of New York Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Brooklyn College of the City University of New York?

❌ Students who are admitted to Brooklyn College of the City University of New York must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Brooklyn College of the City University of New York accept transfer credits?

✅ Brooklyn College of the City University of New York accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Brooklyn College of the City University of New York accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Brooklyn College of the City University of New York accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Brooklyn College of the City University of New York accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Brooklyn College of the City University of New York?

✅ Brooklyn College of the City University of New York is not test optional.

What is Brooklyn College of the City University of New York's acceptance rate?

✅ Brooklyn College of the City University of New York has an acceptance rate of 51%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York?

🟨 Brooklyn College of the City University of New York may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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