Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Monroe University is a private institution in Bronx with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 5.7K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,236 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,376.
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News & Alerts
Monroe University 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
51.5%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,672
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
43
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
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 (35)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
- •70% 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.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Mustangs
History & Fun Facts
- •History King Hall Building in the Bronx The school was founded in 1933 by Mildred King as the Monroe School of Business, a women's business school, in the West Farms section of the Bronx.
- •Monroe became an accredited junior college in 1972 when it earned the right to grant associate degrees; it was renamed to Monroe Business Institute.
- •More classrooms were added on Morris Avenue, and in 1977 the West Farms facilities were closed and all Monroe programs were consolidated in the Fordham Road area.
- •In 1990 the school received accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and the name was again changed, to Monroe College.
- •On-campus student housing was constructed at its New Rochelle, New York, location in 2003.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average