- 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).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,157 students
- Acceptance Rate: 3%
- Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Monroe College-New Rochelle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Monroe College-New Rochelle
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate of Arts Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1933
Total Faculty
56 staff
43 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Together, we make it happen.
Student Body
The student population of Monroe College-New Rochelle has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 39:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Monroe College-New Rochelle diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,157 students
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
1,924 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
233 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,994 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,994 students
511 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
163 students
37 students
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
28%
23%
% Black
51%
19%
% White
3%
37%
% Non Resident races
14%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.76
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,500
$34,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2010)
97%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,072
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,000
$4,792
Acceptance Rate
3%
80%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Monroe College-New Rochelle often compared to?
Monroe College-New Rochelleis often viewed alongside schools like SUNY Westchester Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Monroe College-New Rochelle?
The acceptance rate of Monroe College-New Rochelle is 3%, which is lower than the state average of 80%. Monroe College-New Rochelle's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in New York with low acceptance rates.
What is Monroe College-New Rochelle's ranking?
Monroe College-New Rochelle ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Lowest acceptance rates and Average community college minority breakdown.
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