Monroe College-New Rochelle
- Monroe College provides professional, career oriented higher education to students from diverse backgrounds. We proudly offer access and opportunity to motivated students who desire to enrich their lives in a personalized and supportive environment. We provide caring and effective teaching and sustain faculty who are passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated to student success. We build on these strengths to prepare graduates for successful careers. We provide unmatched personal service to our students, who are our first priority. We are committed to student success and provide a challenging academic environment with appropriate support so all students can achieve their fullest potential. We create a uniquely supportive atmosphere that stresses respect and collegiality among students, faculty, and staff. We strive to continuously improve institutional effectiveness and student achievement through rigorous self-assessment and the implementation of innovative ideas.
School Highlights
Monroe College-New Rochelle serves 2,157 students (89% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 59%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 55% over five years.
| Monroe College-New Rochelle | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 56 staff | 88 staff |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 97% | 88% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $16,072 | $12,000 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $5,000 | $4,792 |
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 61% |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Monroe College-New Rochelle is Montefiore School of Nursing (3.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Montefiore School of NursingPrivate not-for-profit148 students | 3.20 Mi53 Valentine Street
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 361-6537 3.20148 - Cochran School of NursingPrivate not-for-profit107 students | 6.90 Mi967 North Broadway-Andrus Pavillion-Saint John's Riverside, HOSP
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 964-4296 6.90107 - Monroe CollegePrivate for-profit6,386 students | 7.10 Mi2501 Jerome Avenue
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 933-6700 7.106,386 - 10,519 students | 7.80 Mi2155 University Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 289-5100 7.8010,519 - The College of WestchesterPrivate for-profit889 students | 8.50 Mi325 Central Ave
White Plains, NY 10606
(914) 948-4442 8.50889
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