CUNY Hostos Community College

Hostos Community College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, is located in the South Bronx neighborhood of New York City, with its main campus situated along the Grand Concourse. The urban campus consists of several interconnected buildings, including the Allied Health building and the newly renovated 500 Grand Concourse building, serving predominantly local commuter students. Founded in 1968 in response to community demands for improved higher education access in the South Bronx, Hostos was named after Puerto Rican educator Eugenio María de Hostos and maintains strong ties to the area's Hispanic heritage. The college focuses on career-oriented associate degree programs, with notable strengths in allied health fields, including dental hygiene and nursing, while also offering liberal arts transfer programs. The campus features modern laboratory facilities, a dental clinic that serves the community, and a bilingual approach to education that reflects its founding mission.