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Kingsborough Community College, or KCC, was established in 1963. The first class was held in 1964 and consisted of 468 students. It is the only community college in Brooklyn, New York, and is part of the City University of New York system (CUNY). KCC covers more than 70 acres in Brooklyn and overlooks Jamaica Bay, Sheepshead Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. The college attracts students from over 160 countries.
KCC offers a number of degree and certificate programs. Some of the academic divisions of the college are the department of behavioral sciences and human services, communications and performing arts, mathematics and computer science, and tourism and the hospitality department. KCC also offers CUNY Scholarships including the Vallone Scholarships and Safety Net Scholarships.
Some of the notable alumni of KCC are Josanne Lopez, Senior Producer and Director of Program Development CNN; Larry Seabrook, New York State Senator; and Donald Kurtz, New York State Supreme Court Justice.
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Campus Location2001 Oriental Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11235-2398
USA
Main Tel: (718) 265-5343
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
CUNY Kingsborough Community College HighlightsWhere CUNY Kingsborough Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in fine arts, education and teaching, nutrition and exercise therapy, photography and commercial art, business and management, hospitality, liberal arts, and media.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High faculty salary.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 1,705 | 28 | | 1-2 year certificate | 9 | 2 |
Kingsborough Community College StudentsThe student enrollment at Kingsborough Community College was 14,962 in 2007 (10,363 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,100 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,860 | | Books and supplies | $ 938 |
Financial Aid: Kingsborough 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 | | 166 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 85 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 40 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (12 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (339 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (45 awarded) - Computer Science
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (130 awarded) ENGINEERING (4 awarded) FINE ARTS (10 awarded) HOSPITALITY (40 awarded) - Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS (654 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS (6 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (9 awarded) - Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA (51 awarded) - Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (95 awarded) - Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (119 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (26 awarded) - Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (25 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (41 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE (83 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (25 awarded) - Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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