Brooklyn College reflects the greatest borough that is its namesake.

Our students come from working-class backgrounds, are immigrants or the children of immigrants, and are blazing new trails as the first in their families to attend college. Coming from 142 nations and speaking 94 different languages, they bring rich life experiences and reflect the vibrant mix of cultures that make our campus and the borough so unique.

Our students also juggle jobs, care for family members, and navigate complex responsibilities, all while showing incredible drive and resilience in pursuit of their degrees.

But one persistent barrier Brooklyn College students face isn’t academic: it’s geographic.

The campus resides in the heart of the huge borough but draws students from every corner of New York City

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