Berkeley College New York: Review & Facts

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Berkeley College New York is a medium four-year, private for-profit school with 1,885 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1931 and is one of the 60 schools and colleges located in New York City, New York.

Academic Offerings

Berkeley College New York will give you the option to get an associate's degree or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered

12

Berkeley College New York deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 12 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Medical, Criminal Justice, and Paralegal. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Berkeley College New York is low at 57% (way below New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

57%

Bad

The graduation rate at Berkeley College New York is very low - 29%.

Student to faculty ratio at Berkeley College New York is reasonable -- 22:1. Read more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is very high - $25,700 per academic year. The additional fees at Berkeley College New York (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $1,700, which totals $27,400 a year.

Read the details about Berkeley College New York additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

72%

According to government data, 2,308 applications were submitted and 1,652 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

Berkeley College New York might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Berkeley College New York is $50.00. The graduate application fee is $50.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Berkeley College New York and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (212) 986-4343 or check Berkeley College New York Website.

Opportunities and Services

Berkeley College New York offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Berkeley College New York, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

Berkeley College New York offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 300 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is high: nearly $9,000 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Berkeley College New York. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Berkeley College New York seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Berkeley College New York Location and Address

Postal Address:
Berkeley College New York
3 East 43 Street
New York City, New York
10017, USA