The Spirit of Community. Persistence. Ambition. Discovery. Brooklyn.
No. 1
College With the Highest Payoff
Forbes, 2025
No. 3
Regional University for Least Student Debt
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
No. 8
Top Performer in Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
No. 3
Best Value College
The Wall Street Journal, 2025
No. 1
Public Liberal Arts College in New York City
Academic Influence
There’s an energy
that runs through everything we do
You can feel it in the way we partner with every student to accelerate their success and help them achieve their goals. You can feel it in our vibrant and welcoming community. You can feel it in the classrooms, lecture halls, studios, and labs. And when you get here, in a place that’s like no other, you’ll feel it.
What's Happening
Brooklyn College Celebrates Class of 2026 at 101st Commencement
More than 4,100 graduates crossed the stage at Barclays Center as student leaders, distinguished honorees, and college officials highlighted resilience, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education.
Brooklyn College to Salute Class of 2026
Commencement will celebrate student achievement while honoring a trio of national leaders.
From Brooklyn to Barbados and Back
As she reflects on where she has been, a graduating senior is excited about a future centered around her roots.