- Medgar Evers College was founded as a result of collaborative efforts by community leaders, elected officials, the Chancellor, and the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York. The College, named for the late civil rights leader, Medgar Wiley Evers (1925-1963), was established in 1969 and named in 1970, with a mandate to meet the educational and social needs of the Central Brooklyn community. The College is committed to the fulfillment of this mandate. In keeping with the philosophy of The City University and Medgar Evers College, we believe that education has the power to positively transform the lives of individuals and is the right of all individuals in the pursuit of self-actualization. Consequently, the College's mission is to develop and maintain high quality, professional, career-oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education. The College offers programs both at the baccalaureate and at the associate degree levels, giving close attention to the articulation between the two-year and the four-year programs. The College has a commitment to students who desire self-improvement, a sound education, an opportunity to develop a personal value system, and an opportunity to gain maximum benefits from life experience and from their environment.
School Highlights
CUNY Medgar Evers College serves 4,983 students (57% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 4,983 students
- In-state tuition: $6,332
- Out-state tuition: $13,142
- Acceptance Rate: 86%
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
CUNY Medgar Evers College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 746 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
CUNY Medgar Evers College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
746 staff
159 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of CUNY Medgar Evers College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The CUNY Medgar Evers College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,983 students
1,129 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
2,839 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
2,144 students
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
498 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,839 students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,144 students
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
17%
23%
% Black
70%
18%
% White
3%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
24%
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,900
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,332 is more than the state average of $5,902. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,142 is more than the state average of $10,404. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,332
$5,902
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,142
$10,404
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
86%
74%
SAT Total Avg.
837
980
SAT Reading
406
475
SAT Math
431
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CUNY Medgar Evers College cost?
CUNY Medgar Evers College's tuition is approximately $6,332 for In-State students and $13,142 for Out-State students.
What schools are CUNY Medgar Evers College often compared to?
CUNY Medgar Evers Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like CUNY Kingsborough Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of CUNY Medgar Evers College?
The acceptance rate of CUNY Medgar Evers College is 86%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.
What is CUNY Medgar Evers College's ranking?
CUNY Medgar Evers College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Average community college minority breakdown.
In what neighborhood is CUNY Medgar Evers College located?
CUNY Medgar Evers College is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
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