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CUNY Brooklyn College SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 950-1340. CUNY Brooklyn College admitted 58% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
950-1340
Acceptance rate
58%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
10,543

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for CUNY Brooklyn College?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1340 or higher to sit in the top quarter of CUNY Brooklyn College's SAT submitters; 950 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 41% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

Score check

Where does your score land at CUNY Brooklyn College?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

CUNY Brooklyn College SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing460560660
SAT Math490580680
SAT total (estimated)95011401340

The two sections are balanced: the top quarter starts at 660 in Reading and Writing and 680 in Math, and neither section's middle 50% spans more than 200 points.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1140.

Testing policy

Does CUNY Brooklyn College require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

CUNY Brooklyn College told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on CUNY Brooklyn College's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at CUNY Brooklyn College

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$7,452
Out-of-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$15,402
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$3,103
First-year retention rate
80%
Graduation rate within 6 years
54%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$60,752

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FAQ

CUNY Brooklyn College admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into CUNY Brooklyn College?

CUNY Brooklyn College does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 950 and 1340 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1340 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 950 marks the bottom quarter.

Does CUNY Brooklyn College require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, CUNY Brooklyn College reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on CUNY Brooklyn College's admissions website before you apply.

What is CUNY Brooklyn College's acceptance rate?

CUNY Brooklyn College admitted 58% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].