Borough of Manhattan Community College
Higher EducationNew York, United States1001-5000 Employees
BMCC is a public higher education institution located in New York City and part of the City University of New York system. It stands as the borough’s first community college and the largest college within CUNY, enrolling about 27,000 students in degree programs and another 12,000 in continuing education. The college offers a mix of online, on-site, and off-hours courses to accommodate diverse schedules, supported by a substantial faculty and an emphasis on scholarship. BMCC defines its mission as a student-centered learning community that fosters intellectual and personal growth while preparing learners for degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, lifelong learning, and civic participation—often in collaboration with organizations across New York City and beyond. It offers associate degrees in 31 fields and operates within a framework aimed at serving urban populations and advancing knowledge through scholarly research.