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Monroe University

Monroe University

Bronx, NY · City · 5,701 students
Scorecard
$14,522
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
57%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$41,236
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
68%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Monroe University, based in the Bronx with an additional campus in New Rochelle, is a career-focused institution widely recognized for its accessible, high-impact programs in criminal justice, allied health professions, business, and hospitality management. Serving a vibrant and diverse student body—including a large proportion of first-generation college students—the university fosters a supportive, outcomes-oriented culture enriched by competitive athletics and close faculty mentorship. A major distinguishing feature is its flexible, three-semester academic calendar, which allows motivated students to accelerate their degree completion while gaining immersive, practical experience through specialized facilities like the student-run Dining Lab and extensive regional employer partnerships.

Wikipedia:Monroe University is a private for-profit university in New York City. It was founded in 1933 and has campuses in the Bronx, New Rochelle and Saint Lucia, with degree programs also available through Monroe Online. It is named after James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Location
Bronx, NY, 10468 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
LGA · New York LaGuardia
6 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$18,464
Housing & food (on campus)$11,500
Books & supplies$200
Cost of attendance$28,285
Average net price$14,522
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$18,464
Housing & food (on campus)$11,500
Books & supplies$200
Cost of attendance$28,285
Average net price$14,522
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$14,058
$30–48k
$13,671
$48–75k
$14,847
$75–110k
$18,981
$110k+
$18,837
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
57%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
56%
Back for yr 2
67%
Transferred
13%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
51% graduated · 19% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 29% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$36,973
10 yrs after entry$41,236
Debt
Median at graduation$18,818
Monthly payment$200
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$24.7k
90th percentile$35,130
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
68%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 32%Women 68%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
55%
First-gen
49%
Family income
$19,090
Independent
34%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
32%
Race & ethnicity
White
3%
Hispanic
40%
Black
43%
Asian
2%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
11%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division I and NJCAA Division III · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$36,973
After 10 yrs
$41,236
Public Health164
Business Administration, Management and Operations148
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing131
Criminal Justice and Corrections119
Human Services, General78
Computer and Information Sciences, General49
Hospitality Administration/Management49
Accounting and Related Services34
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management27
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness24
Business/Commerce, General22
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods21
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Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
62%
Faculty salary
$6,359/mo
Teaching spend
$4,404
per student
Federal loans
44%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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