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CUNY Medgar Evers College
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CUNY Medgar Evers College Academics
CUNY Medgar Evers College, founded in 1970, is part of the City University of New York system. It is named for Medgar W. Evers, a civil rights activist who was murdered in 1963. Of CUNY’s four-year colleges, Medgar Evers College is the youngest. The school awards both associate’s and bachelor’s degrees.
The college has four separate schools: The School of Business; School of Liberal Arts and Education; School of Science, Health and Technology; and School of Professional and Community Development.
CUNY Medgar Evers has degree programs in eighteen fields, including Accounting and Finance, Business, Biology, Computer Programming, Ecology, Elementary Teacher Education, Liberal Arts, Nursing, Psychology, Public Administration, and Special Education
The College of Freshman Studies has advisors and counselors who will help new students make an easy transition into their chosen field of study. The school also has the Student Advocacy and Support Services Center, where students can go for academic counseling and career advice.
CUNY Medgar Evers College Admissions
Medgar Evers College maintains an open admissions policy. Students who wish to attend need only possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
CUNY Medgar Evers College Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for students who need assistance paying for school. Some of the financial aid programs Medgar Evers students utilize include the Federal Pell Grant, Tuition Assistance Program, CUNY Supplemental Tuition Assistance, Aid for Part-Time Students, Federal Work-Study, Federal SEOG, SEEK Program, Federal Perkins Loan, and the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.
Students interested in receiving financial aid should complete a Free Application for Student Aid, which can be done online.
CUNY Medgar Evers College Students
Medgar Evers College is located in Brooklyn, New York. The Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, and Botanical Garden are all within a few blocks of campus.
Medgar Evers College is home to a number of prestigious centers, including the Caribbean Research Center, Center for Black Literature, Center for Diopian Inquiry and Research on Education, Center for Law and Social Justice, Center for Professional Education, Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, Center for Women’s Development, Dubois Blanche Center, and the Health Science Research Assistance Center.
Because people of Caribbean descent are one the fastest growing segments of the population in New York City, the Caribbean Research Center was established to work on the issues facing Caribbean people. The Dubois Bunche Center has activists who work on solutions to the problems of African-Americans living in urban areas of the United States. And Medgar Evers’ Women’s Center offers counseling in matters of health, housing, stress, family, violence, and self-esteem. Names, however, can be deceiving—men are also welcome at the Women’s Center.
A number of clubs and organizations are also available to Medgar Evers students. Among these are the Drama Club, Hilda Richards Nursing Club, Imani Dance and Drum Ensemble, Medgar Evers Science Association, Radio Nation, and the Student Association for Environment.
Medgar Evers College also has a student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station, and student government. Moreover, students who are also parents can take advantage of the school’s child care services.
CUNY Medgar Evers College Athletics
Medgar Evers College has both men’s and women’s teams in basketball, cross-country, track and field, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. The school also fields a team in women’s softball.
Medgar Evers sports teams, nicknamed the Cougars, are members of the City College of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC), and compete in the NCAA’s Division III.
The school also has intramural sports programs in both basketball and tennis.
Information Summary
Ranks 1852nd overall and 149th in New York
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
54.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$5,190 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
20 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
61% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
5,561 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Brooklyn, NY 11225-2010
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 63,774 (63,774 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 23,418 (2.72 people per house) |
| Families | 15,751 (3.33 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 55,610 |
| Pop. — Asian | 814 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 180 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 464 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 5,570 |
| Pop. — Other | 3,261 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
| Undergraduate | Associates Dominant |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending CUNY Medgar Evers College?
Ranks 3005th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $4,000 | $4,000 | $8,640 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $252 | $252 | $252 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $170 | $170 | $360 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $5,190 | $5,190 | $9,830 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $17,580 | $17,580 | $22,220 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,723 | $8,723 | $13,363 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $4,252  $4,252 |
$4,252  $4,252 |
$8,892  $8,892 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $832  $938 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,310  $7,958 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,297  $4,432 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,495  $3,533 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does CUNY Medgar Evers College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does CUNY Medgar Evers College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | City University of New York Ath Conf |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | City University of New York Ath Conf |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
CUNY Medgar Evers College Ranks 4843rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,116 | 473 |  68% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,951 | 467 |  67% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,091 | 20 |  3% |
| Any financial aid type | 537 |  77% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at CUNY Medgar Evers College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 158 | 560 | 718 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,020 | 3,409 | 4,429 |
Hispanic | 63 | 213 | 276 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 24 | 36 | 60 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 6 | 7 |
White Non-Hispanic | 25 | 46 | 71 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 1,291 | 4,270 | 5,561 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at CUNY Medgar Evers College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 11 | 27 | 38 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 87 | 280 | 367 |
Hispanic | 14 | 25 | 39 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 4 | 7 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 117 | 339 | 456 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at CUNY Medgar Evers College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 178 | 212 | |
| 25 | 90 | 115 | |
| 14 | 42 | 56 | |
| 7 | 41 | 48 | |
| 1 | 46 | 47 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Accounting | 5 | 36 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 46 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 4 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 38 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | 102 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 115 | ||
| Business/Commerce, General | 4 | 48 | 3 | 1 | 56 | |||
| Computer Science | 10 | 1 | 11 | |||||
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | 5 | ||||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | 6 | ||||||
| Environmental Science | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||||
| Information Science/Studies | 7 | 7 | ||||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 16 | 185 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 212 | ||
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert | 4 | 38 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 48 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | 8 | 9 | |||||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 2 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 35 | ||
| Psychology, General | 2 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 43 | |||
| Public Administration | 1 | 18 | 19 | |||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||||
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | 3 | 37 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 47 | ||
| Total | 55 | 603 | 23 | 12 | 3 | 14 | 710 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
CUNY Medgar Evers College Ranks 354th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $74,975 ($75,047 male / $74,887 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 167 (92 male / 75 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 225 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.7 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $3,762,049 |
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