Over the next20 years, the mission of the college changed in response to the advent of open admissions in the City University of New York in 1970, and later in response to the emergence of new technologies and changes in business and industry. By 1974, enrollment had increased to over Six thousand day and evening students.

Athletic intercollegiate teams include baseball, men's and women's basketball, volleyball, men's soccer, and more. Recreational activities such as weight training, swimming and aerobic fitness training machines provide students, faculty and the community-at-large with the opportunity to take part in a variety of leisure pursuits.