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Metropolitan College of New York

MCNY

New York, New York 10006-1742

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Metropolitan College of New York is a private institution in New York with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 430 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

25% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,236 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,180.

Established
1964
Type
Private college

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77%Acceptance
SAT Avg
430Students
13:1Student:Faculty
25%Grad Rate
$46,236Earnings 10yr
$25,180Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Metropolitan College of New York Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible
61%
First-generation
50%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$20,188
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$32,786
Average Net Price$25,180
Median Debt at Graduation$27,688
Monthly Payment (10yr)$294

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,122
$30–48K$27,043
$48–75K$30,663

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

32.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Student-faculty ratio
13:1

Programs (16)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

38%

Negative
  • 38% first-year retention rate
  • Active student organizations
  • Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
430
Gender Split
70% / 30%
Women / Men
First Generation
50%
Pell Grant Recipients
61%

Race & Ethnicity

White 7%
Black 54%
Hispanic 30%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate24.7%
Freshman Retention38.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,086
10 Years$46,236

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
3
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • (July 2013) The college was founded in 1964 by educational pioneer Audrey Cohen as the Women's Talent Corp.
  • It was renamed the College for Human Services in 1970, when it was granted a charter by the New York State Board of Regents.
  • In 1983, it started offering business programs and in 1988, it added its first graduate program: a Master of Administration, which today is awarded as a Master of Public Administration.
  • In 1992, the college was renamed Audrey Cohen College in honor of its founder.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

EWR Newark Liberty8 mi
LGA New York LaGuardia9 mi
JFK New York JFK13 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA191 mi · ~5h 31m drive
New York, NY1 mi · ~2 min drive
Hartford, CT101 mi · ~2h 55m drive
Providence, RI156 mi · ~4h 30m drive
Albany, NY135 mi · ~3h 54m drive
Syracuse, NY195 mi · ~5h 38m drive
Rochester, NY250 mi · ~7h 13m drive
Buffalo, NY292 mi · ~8h 26m drive
Philadelphia, PA80 mi · ~2h 19m drive
Pittsburgh, PA314 mi · ~9h 4m drive
Harrisburg, PA154 mi · ~4h 27m drive
Newark, NJ8 mi · ~14 min drive
Trenton, NJ51 mi · ~1h 28m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Newark Liberty (EWR)8 miles
Rental car
12 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
16 min$10-16
New York LaGuardia (LGA)9 miles
Rental car
14 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
18 min$11-18

Deadline Calendar

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