- 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 3,736 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 3,736 students
- In-state tuition: $6,332
- Out-state tuition: $13,142
- Acceptance Rate: 86%
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- 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 215 teachers has declined by 71% over five years.
CUNY Medgar Evers College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges—General
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1970
Total Faculty
215 staff
43 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of CUNY Medgar Evers College has declined by 28% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The CUNY Medgar Evers College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 29% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,736 students
953 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
2,221 students
528 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,515 students
425 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,736 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,221 students
511 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,515 students
495 students
% Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
17%
23%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
71%
19%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
2%
37%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.76
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
24%
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,900
$35,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $6,332 is more than the state average of $5,849. 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 $10,299. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,332
$5,849
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,142
$10,299
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
89%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$13,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
86%
80%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
SAT Total Avg.
837
982
SAT Reading
406
475
SAT Math
431
507
Source: 2025 (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 80%.
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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