Campus Vibe
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.
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News & Alerts
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.
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (16)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
38%
- •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
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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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
Housing and food costs are higher than national average