CUNY Medgar Evers College (MECC)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	39%
On-time graduation rate	22%

Located in Brooklyn, New York, MECC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that MECC is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

CUNY Medgar Evers College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at MECC is reported to be 22%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at MECC is 39% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at MECC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,352

Cost of attendance at CUNY Medgar Evers College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,302

Cost of attendance at CUNY Medgar Evers College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at CUNY Medgar Evers College received on average $7,850 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,850

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	500	61%	$4,555	$2,277,512
Other Federal Grant	566	69%	$4,965	$2,810,437
State Grant/Scholarships	452	55%	$3,141	$1,419,653
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	383	47%	$1,438	$550,840
Total Grant & Scholarships	609	75%	$7,850	$4,780,930

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of CUNY Medgar Evers College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of CUNY Medgar Evers College students is 21.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 23.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 18.2%.

21.9%

asian 44.4% 8 students
African American 22.3% 167 students
white 33.3% 4 students
hispanic 18.5% 34 students
International Students 23.1% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball City University of New York Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country City University of New York Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

CUNY Medgar Evers College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

CUNY Medgar Evers College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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