Kingsborough Community College (KCC) is a public community college of the City University of New York (CUNY) located in the Manhattan Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, founded in 1963. As Brooklyn's only community college, KCC serves nearly 20,000 students and offers over 60 associate degree and certificate programs in liberal arts, business, health sciences, technology, and the performing arts. The college is situated on a scenic oceanfront peninsula, creating a unique campus environment in one of the most diverse urban areas in the world. KCC has particularly strong programs in nursing, culinary arts, marine science, and allied health. The college's location in Brooklyn provides students access to New York City's extensive employment market, cultural institutions, and public transit network. KCC is a recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution and enrolls students representing more than 100 countries.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$8,132
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $8,132
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
