CUNY Medgar Evers College (Medgar)

Public four-year college in Brooklyn, NY that costs an average of $3,245 a year after financial aid, admits 86% of applicants and graduates 19% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$3,245
Acceptance rate
86%
Graduation rate
19%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$49,242

PublicLarge city3,233 undergraduates

Cost of Medgar

Total cost of attendance (per year)$13,283
Tuition and fees, in-state$7,352
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$15,302
Books and supplies$1,500
Average net price after aid$3,245

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$1,642
$30,001–48,000$2,894
$48,001–75,000$5,728
$75,001–110,000$7,485
$110,001+$7,609

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Medgar's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate86%
Average SAT920
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)440–520
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)410–500
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate19%
First-year retention50%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$40,690
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$49,242
Rank in New York (earnings)113th of 140 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$11,000
Typical monthly loan payment$125 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants56%
Students with federal loans8.9%

Majors and programs at Medgar

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (22)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing15$104,757—
Special Education and Teaching41$58,611—
Public Administration27$50,167—
Accounting and Related Services28$50,075—
Business/Commerce90$48,658$11,610
Psychology164$43,231$4,800
Social Work87$42,326$14,025
Biology202$37,845$7,000
African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management9——
Business Administration, Management and Operations8——
Business/Managerial Economics16——
Computer Science16——
English Language and Literature14——
Information Science/Studies28——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities25——
Mathematics3——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research3——
Public Health———
Religion/Religious Studies3——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods16——
Visual and Performing Arts———

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services———
Gerontology———
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants18——

Associate's degree programs (11)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing81$90,687$10,000
Physical Sciences225$34,315—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities139$33,875$5,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations99——
Computer Science7——
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications14——
English Language and Literature5——
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other———
Public Administration16——
Teaching Assistants/Aides45——

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About Medgar

TypePublic four-year college
LocationBrooklyn, NY
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates3,233
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitemec.cuny.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Medgar's acceptance rate?

CUNY Medgar Evers College admits 86% of applicants. Admitted students average 920 on the SAT.

How much does Medgar cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $13,283 a year (tuition and fees: $7,352 in-state, $15,302 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $3,245 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $1,642.

How much do Medgar graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $49,242 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 113th of 140 similar colleges in New York. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($104,757 a year after graduation).

What is Medgar's graduation rate?

19% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 50% of first-year students return for a second year.