SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University: Review & Facts

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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is a small four-year, public school with 2,185 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1947 and is one of the 17 schools located in Brooklyn, New York.

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is mentioned among Top LGBT Colleges in the country.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 28 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Nursing, Medical Assistant, Occupational Therapy, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

Student to faculty ratio at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is good - 9:1. Read more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are fairly high - $17,900 a year. The additional fees at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $700, which comes to $18,600 annually.

Read the details about SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University 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

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is $50.00. The graduate application fee is $75.00. The first-professional application fee is $80.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (718) 270-2187 or check SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,900
High
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University offers a distance learning option.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 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
C+
Dicey
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 400 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is high: about $9,900 per academic year.

Based on the college crime information, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Location and Address

Postal Address:
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
450 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, New York
11203-2098, USA
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