Brooklyn College Admission Requirements
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Brooklyn College Admission Overview
Brooklyn College admission requirements are competitive. Last year Brooklyn College admitted 58.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.42 GPA (B+) and SAT 950-1340. Brooklyn College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Brooklyn College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Brooklyn College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for CUNY Brooklyn College
Acceptance Rate
The Brooklyn College acceptance rate is 58.4%. Last year, 17,639 of 30,224 applicants were admitted. That is the 42nd lowest acceptance rate in New York.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Brooklyn College and can you get accepted?
Brooklyn College is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
CUNY Brooklyn College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.42. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Brooklyn College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.42Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.42
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Brooklyn College typically have around a 3.42 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Brooklyn College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #59 in New York for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Brooklyn College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
950-1340Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
9%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 460
- Math 490
- Composite 950
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 660
- Math 680
- Composite 1340
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Brooklyn College typically score around a 1150 SAT (middle 50% 950–1340) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 68th percentile nationally. Brooklyn College ranks #78 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 950 to 1340
SAT policy
Brooklyn College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1150 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Brooklyn College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
-25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to CUNY Brooklyn College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Feb 1, 2027Days left to Apply
154Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to CUNY Brooklyn College is $65.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Brooklyn College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 58.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.42 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (950-1340); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to CUNY Brooklyn College often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190549.
GPA calculator: CUNY Brooklyn College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026