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CUNY Medgar Evers College

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Brooklyn, New York 11225

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Known for biology — excellent value

CUNY Medgar Evers College is a public institution in Brooklyn with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 980, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.4K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

22% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,498 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $5,881.

Established
1970
Motto
"We Create Success, One Student at a Time."
Type
Public college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III
83%Acceptance
980SAT Avg
3,404Students
14:1Student:Faculty
22%Grad Rate
$46,498Earnings 10yr
$5,881Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

CUNY Medgar Evers College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 980

Reading & Writing
400550
Math
380450

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

980

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,352
Tuition (out-of-state)$15,302
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$14,069
Average Net Price$5,881
Median Debt at Graduation$10,988
Monthly Payment (10yr)$116

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$4,741
$30–48K$5,532
$48–75K$9,533
$75–110K$10,791
$110K+$13,680

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$5,881

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$7,400

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

26

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (32)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,404
Gender Split
70% / 30%
Women / Men
First Generation
50%
Pell Grant Recipients
57%

Race & Ethnicity

White 2%
Black 71%
Hispanic 18%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate22.3%
Freshman Retention52.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,538
8 Years$40,716
10 Years$46,498

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,000
Men
$43,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

160Very High

Estimated from NY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
4 mi(7 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
81 mi(140 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
190 mi(329 min)

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