MEC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 86.05%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 920. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,352
- Out-of-State Tuition: $15,302
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at MEC:
- Total Enrollment: 3,736, including 608 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 28.1% men, 71.9% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 20%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 21%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 50%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 39 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 3 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's.
MEC Overview
CUNY Medgar Evers College (MEC) is a four-year, public school located in Brooklyn, NY. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The MEC's tuition & fees is $7,352 for New York residents and $15,302 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 67% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,832.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,736 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
MEC's acceptance rate is 86.05% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 5.67%. The median SAT score is 920.
CUNY Medgar Evers College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of CUNY Medgar Evers College is $7,352 for in-state students and $15,302 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,352 for New York residents and $15,302 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,352 | $15,302 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,352 | $15,302 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
CUNY Medgar Evers College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at MEC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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