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$5,170Tuition
16,850Students
26%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$42,306Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,170
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,050
Average Net Price
$4,907
Students Receiving Financial Aid
56.7%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$21,788
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,574
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$80/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
38.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
4.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
56.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $3,990
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,180
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,542
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,564
$110,001+ $11,345

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $5,170 sticker price at BMCC. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $3,990 annually, while those from higher-income households ($110,000+) pay $11,345. The average net price across all income levels sits at $4,907 per year.

Over two years, total costs range from roughly $8,000 to $23,000 depending on family income. BMCC serves as an affordable entry point into higher education in expensive New York City. Graduates carry a median debt of just $7,574, translating to monthly payments around $80. With median earnings hitting $42,306 ten years after enrollment, that debt load remains manageable for most students.

Low-income students get the best financial deal here. Over half of all students receive Pell Grants, and families earning less than $48,000 annually pay under $5,200 for their education.

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