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Overview
Named after the famed civil rights activist, Medgar Evers College is a senior college of the City University of New York system in Brooklyn. Medgar Evers encompasses schools of Business, Education, Professional Development, Liberal Arts, and Science awarding undergraduate degrees. In addition to classroom space, the Medgar Evers campus hosts numerous research facilities such as the Center for Black Literature and Caribbean Research Center. For athletically-inclined students, Medgar Evers fields 12 men’s and women’s sports teams known as the Cougars.
Acceptance Rate:
88%
Average Net Price:
$5,507
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
0.0
Average ACT Composite
16
Average SAT Composite
910
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,352 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $15,302 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
48%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
58%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,467
58%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,317
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$906
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
52%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3209
97%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,317
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$16,166,562
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,655,273
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
2%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,332
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,139
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$97
Students receiving federal loans
2%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,898
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,658
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
11553
Students Applied
298
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 16
Average SAT Composite: 910
0.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
3,640
Total Number of Undergrads
3,640
0
100
3%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
23%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
26
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
7
Countries Represented
77
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
50%
Student Organizations
32
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Cougars
School Colors
brown and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
59
Total Female Athletes
60
Intramural Sports
2
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
CUNY Medgar Evers College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,400
Top 5 Cities
New York
Atlanta
Washington
Miami
Philadelphia
Top 5 Employers
Medgar Evers College of The City University o
NYC Department of Education
NYC Health + Hospitals
Macy's
New York City Police Department
Top 5 Sectors
Healthcare Services
Operations
Education
Administrative
Business Development
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,139
Loan Default Rate
12%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$97
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are Sayingi would rate my college a 10 . the reason is that the campus provides help to their students. and getting information to improve oneself. the staff and the environment is satisfactory to my knowledge. the professor goes in great depth in educating their students.
Revati from OZONE PARK, NY
CUNY Medgar Evers College has been such a helpful school in learning about not only college level courses, but what to expect from a college. The teachers here have no problem explaining until you understand. The staff is extremely friendly and encouraging.
Amanda from Brooklyn, NY
This shcool is good teacher wise, if you pick good teachers and just follow they guidlines. you will pass for sure. Most teachers are willing to help you if you ask so dont hesitate.
Camille from Brooklyn, NY
Medgar Evers College is a very good place to study and get your degree. The teachers are very nice and focus on teaching us everything we need to know. I would advice anyone who wants to major in nursing to attend this school because they provide you with many oppurtunities.
Whitney from Springfield Gardens, NY
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