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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

83%

Acceptance

980

SAT Avg

3,404

Undergrads

14:1

Student : Faculty

22%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$46,498

Earnings 10yr

$5,881

Avg Net Price

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 980

Reading & Writing

400550

Math

380450

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible

57%

First-generation

50%

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

88.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$7,400

Academics

Student-faculty ratio

14:1

Programs (32)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate22.3%

Freshman Retention52.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,538

10 Years$46,498

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

52%

Below Average

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%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

26

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

7

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

7

Drug Arrests

5

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LGANew York LaGuardia9 mi

JFKNew York JFK10 mi

EWRNewark Liberty12 mi

Distance to Cities

New York, NY4 mi

~7 min drive

Newark, NJ12 mi

~21 min drive

Trenton, NJ52 mi

~1h 30m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Outcomes

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Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

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Incident Breakdown (2024)

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