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Boricua College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 82%
On-time graduation rate 94%

Located in New York, New York, Boricua College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Boricua College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Boricua College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Boricua College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,025

Cost of attendance at Boricua College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,025

Cost of attendance at Boricua College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Boricua College received on average $8,336 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,336
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 24 67% $5,798 $139,152
Other Federal Grant 28 78% $5,173 $144,852
State Grant/Scholarships 18 50% $4,649 $83,684
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 6 17% $810 $4,858
Total Grant & Scholarships 28 78% $8,336 $233,394

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Boricua College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Boricua College students is 93.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 95.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 88.9%.

93.9%

  • African American 88.5% 23 students
  • hispanic 95.2% 99 students

Service Offerings

Boricua College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Boricua College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Teacher certification

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