CUNY Brooklyn College Acceptance Rate
Brooklyn, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 27,112
- Admitted
- 14,548
- Yield
- 10.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, CUNY Brooklyn College's acceptance rate has risen from 35.3% in 2014–15 to 53.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 20,260 to 27,112 (+34%) over that period.
Its 53.7% rate makes CUNY Brooklyn College more selective than about 81% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 76%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (58.8% for women vs 47.7% for men, a 11.1-point gap). CUNY Brooklyn College has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 10.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 20,260 | 7,158 | 35.3% | 1,358 |
| 2015–16 | 20,324 | 7,583 | 37.3% | 1,340 |
| 2016–17 | 20,608 | 7,726 | 37.5% | 1,330 |
| 2017–18 | 20,642 | 8,345 | 40.4% | 1,662 |
| 2018–19 | 20,936 | 9,267 | 44.3% | 1,756 |
| 2019–20 | 26,973 | 12,136 | 45% | 1,894 |
| 2020–21 | 29,464 | 14,655 | 49.7% | 2,147 |
| 2021–22 | 28,544 | 14,660 | 51.4% | 1,554 |
| 2022–23 | 28,890 | 15,758 | 54.5% | 1,689 |
| 2023–24 | 27,112 | 14,548 | 53.7% | 1,519 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 14,203 | 8,358 | 58.8% |
| Men | 12,400 | 5,918 | 47.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–710 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 580–710 |
How CUNY Brooklyn College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is CUNY Brooklyn College's acceptance rate?
CUNY Brooklyn College's acceptance rate is 53.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (14,548 admitted of 27,112 applicants).
Is CUNY Brooklyn College test optional?
CUNY Brooklyn College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to CUNY Brooklyn College?
CUNY Brooklyn College received 27,112 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 14,548.
What SAT score do you need for CUNY Brooklyn College?
Admitted students at CUNY Brooklyn College typically scored 560–710 on SAT Reading/Writing and 580–710 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is CUNY Brooklyn College getting harder to get into?
CUNY Brooklyn College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 35.3% in 2014–15 to 53.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/.