CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNYBMCC, BMCC, Borough of Manhattan CC) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a two-year college offering business and liberal arts degrees to local residents. The college is a member of the City University of New York (CUNY). The campus is spread across the TriBeCa neighborhood. The main campus is at 199 Chambers Street, with three branches: the Murray Street Campus is at 70 Murray Street, the Park Place Campus is at 75 Park Place, and the Inwood/Washington Heights campus is at 108 Cooper Street.

There are more than 22,000 students attending classes on-site with roughly another 10,000 enrolled in the distance education programs. Students from over 150 countries are enrolled. The average age of the student body is 24, and almost 2/3 of the students are female.

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Information Summary

Ranks 203rd in New York and 3060th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	50.2
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$6,534
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	33 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	58% / 37%
Enrollment Total (all students)	26,506

Academics

BMCC offers associate in applied science degrees in accounting, business management, computer operations, computer programming, health information technology, multimedia programming and design, nursing, office automation, office operations, paramedic, respiratory therapy, small business and entrepreneurship, and video arts and technology. Associate in science degrees are offered in child care and early childhood education, computer science, engineering science, human services, mathematics, science, and theatre. In addition, the college offers associate in arts degrees in bilingual childhood education, business administration, childhood education, liberal arts, and writing and literature. The chess team competes nationally.

86% of students transfer to a four-year college. Students can transfer from many of the programs, but many students who know for certain that they plan to transfer choose to study in the Liberal Arts department, then select a major at their transfer school. While in the Liberal Arts program, students study English composition, mathematics, statistics, a foreign language of their choice, science, social science, and either music or art. Students in this program may take up to fourteen hours of electives as well, with some limitations. The top five colleges that students transfer to are Baruch, Hunter, New York University, State University of New York, and Vassar.

Distance Learning

There are three different types of e-learning opportunities: online, hybrid, and web-enhanced. Online classes are mostly or completely delivered via internet. Some classes require meetings on campus for orientations or exams. Hybrid classes are split between online instruction and in-person instruction. In hybrid classes, between 33% and 67% of the class takes place online. In web-enhanced classes students meet on-campus for sessions, while making use of the internet for instructional enrichment. Students who wish to register for e-learning classes must first complete a readiness assessment self-check and, if they have never used the Blackboard program before, attend a Blackboard orientation. Students should expect online classes to take 9-12 hours a week of their time. Attendance is measured by participation in class discussions online and by completion of assigned work by the due dates. Absences will not be excused due to computer problems

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Admissions

Any prospective student with a high school diploma is eligible for admittance. Acceptable alternatives to a high school diploma include a New York state high school equivalency diploma or foreign secondary education credentials that are equivalent to a high school diploma. Applicants must include original documents and immunization records. (Immunization records include proof of vaccination against measles, mumps, and rubella for anyone born after 1956. It is possible to file a religious exemption.) International students must also obtain an F-1 student visa and submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) results, English translations of all relevant documents, and a financial statement showing the student

Financial Aid

Tuition rates differ considerably for residents of New York City and non-residents. To qualify for residential rates, students need to have lived in New York City for one full year prior to the first day of classes as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or as a recognized refugee.

In addition to federal aid, there are financial aid programs available from New York state and the CUNY program. the college also offers several of its own scholarships. These include the Abner Rosenfield Award for Outstanding Scholarship and Citizenship, the BMCC Foundation Scholarships (available to both full- and part-time students), the Out in Two Scholarship, the MoneyWorks Scholarship, and various smaller scholarships offered by honors societies and departments of the college.

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Students

Clubs and Organizations

The Student Government Association (SGA) sit on several committees that represent college life and acts as the voice of the student body in regular meetings with the Dean of Student Affairs. Clubs and organizations are chartered under the auspices of the SGA. There are dozens of clubs and organizations on campus, including academic clubs, religious clubs, ethnic and language-based clubs, athletic clubs, social clubs, and social action clubs. Some of the more interesting options include the Non-Traditional Career Society, the Yoga Empowerment club, Hip Not Magazine, the Caribbean Students Association, and the Ping-Pong Club.

Child Care

The Early Childhood Center serves a dual purpose: first, it provides practical education and experience for students studying early childhood education; second, if provides affordable child care for students. The Center is open for preschool

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Athletics

The athletics department competes in NCAA division III. Intercollegiate teams include men

Alumni

Well-known alumni include actor and musician Michael Williams, actress Gabourey Sidibe, singer and actress Dana

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