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Monroe University

Bronx, NY · Private for-profit · Large city · Website

Admission rate
68%
Accessible
Average net price
$13,911
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings
$48,327
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Monroe University is a private for-profit two-year college in Bronx, NY with 5,701 undergraduates. It admits 68% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $13,911 per year ($13,388 for families earning under $30,000). 52% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $48,327 ten years after enrolling.

private for-profit two-year college

Admissions

Admission rate
68%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
4,989
Fall 2023
Admitted
3,287
Fall 2023
Yield
35%
of admitted students enrolled

What Monroe University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$28,574
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$19,024

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$13,388
  • $30–48k$13,331
  • $48–75k$13,503
  • $75–110k$16,810
  • $110k+$20,671

Get a personal estimate with Monroe University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
52%
Freshman retention
67%
Median earnings
$48,327
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$20,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
5,701
Student–faculty ratio
17:1
Receive Pell grants
57%
  • White3%
  • Hispanic40%
  • Black43%
  • Asian2%

Monroe University FAQ

What is Monroe University's acceptance rate?+

Monroe University admits 68% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Monroe University test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Monroe University?+

In Fall 2023, 4,989 students applied to Monroe University and 3,287 were admitted; 1,145 enrolled.

Does Monroe University consider legacy status?+

Yes. Monroe University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Monroe University require an essay?+

Monroe University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Monroe University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $28,574 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,911.

What is Monroe University's graduation rate?+

52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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