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The Bronx Community College, or BCC, was founded in 1957. Initially, classes were taken at Hunter College. BCC moved to its present location in 1973. The present campus encompasses more than 50 acres in the University Heights neighborhood of The Bronx. In fact, the campus is home to the Hall of Fame for Great Americans. BCC is part of the City University of New York system.
BCC offers a number of degree and certificate programs and is organized into several academic departments. Some of these departments are Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Mathematics and Computer Science, Biology and Medical Lab Technology, and Business and Information Systems. The college also offers many scholarship programs including the Presidential Academic Excellence Scholarship, Wayne D. Cooper Memorial Award, The Dr. Joe Louis Rempson Scholarship, Association of Latino Faculty and Staff Scholarship, and many more.
There are several student clubs and organizations at BCC. Some of these include the College Discovery Club, Future Teachers Club, Top Models Club, Phi Theta Kappa, and Human Services Club.
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Campus LocationW 181 St & University Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
USA
Main Tel: (718) 289-5100
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
CUNY Bronx Community College HighlightsWhere CUNY Bronx Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in family and social work, law, mathematics, business and management, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 823 | 26 | | 1-2 year certificate | 11 | 4 |
Bronx Community College StudentsThe student enrollment at Bronx Community College was 9,003 in 2007 (6,380 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,104 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,864 | | Books and supplies | $ 938 |
Financial Aid: Bronx Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 158 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 88 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 25 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (119 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (28 awarded) - Computer Science
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) - Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DESIGN (18 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (42 awarded) ENGINEERING (7 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (31 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (112 awarded) - Community Organization and Advocacy
- Human Services
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (2 awarded) LAW (28 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (239 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS (8 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (15 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (13 awarded) - Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (31 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (116 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (19 awarded) - Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (1 awarded) - Science Technologies/Technicians
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