Monroe College
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Tel:
(718) 933-6700
School Highlights
Monroe College serves 6,386 students (73% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 59%.
Top Placements
Monroe College places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Selectivity Lowest acceptance rates
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
The teacher population of 376 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Monroe College | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private for-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 376 staff | 85 staff |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Monroe College is CUNY Bronx Community College (0.7 miles away).
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