Monroe College
School Highlights
Monroe College serves 6,517 students (76% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 6,517 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,328
- Acceptance Rate: 48%
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Monroe College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Resources
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 690 teachers has grown by 301% over five years.
Monroe College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
690 staff
158 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Monroe College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five years.
The Monroe College diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,517 students
1,437 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
4,974 students
858 students
# Part-Time Students
1,543 students
579 students
# Undergraduate Students
4,507 students
858 students
# Graduate Students
467 students
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,000 students
408 students
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
40%
24%
% Black
40%
19%
% White
3%
39%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
14%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.74
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,328 is less than the state average of $16,522. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,328
$16,522
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,140
$14,216
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
48%
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
23
ACT Math
n/a
25
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Monroe College was founded in 1933 with a goal to educate men and women for a successful future in the world. Monroe offers Bachelor's degree programs, with an Associate degree along the way, in the most relevant areas for today's rapidly changing global economy. Monroe offers Associate (A.A.S.), Bachelor's (B.B.A.) and Master's (MBA) degrees leading to employment in today's biggest fields. Degrees include Medical Administration, Medical Assisting and Health Services Administration, Computer Information Systems, Business Technologies, Criminal Justice, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Culinary Arts, Business Administration, Business Management, General Business and Accounting. Monroe College also understands the value and importance of technology-today and into the future. Distance Learning courses allow students to take classes via the Internet, while a direct digital connection provides teleconferencing between the Bronx and Westchester campuses. At Monroe, each student takes a Liberal Arts core with their degree of choice to ensure a well rounded, comprehensive education. Courses include, psychology, sociology, anthropology, literature, and history. Monroe College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S.
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