CUNY Medgar Evers College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,930

2023 Average Net Price

$6,207

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

83.4%

11,239 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,846

67.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

19.5%

29 Graduates

About

CUNY Medgar Evers College is a higher education institution located in Kings County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at CUNY Medgar Evers College were General Biological Sciences (124 degrees awarded), General Psychology (87 degrees), and Social Work (47 degrees).

In 2023, 766 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at CUNY Medgar Evers College. 79.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 20.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (573 degrees), 5.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (111 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at CUNY Medgar Evers College is $6,930, which is $−22,350 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at CUNY Medgar Evers College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 755 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at CUNY Medgar Evers College is $6,930, which is $22,350 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,207.

In 2023, 68% of undergraduate students attending CUNY Medgar Evers College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,930

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at CUNY Medgar Evers College was $6,930. The cost of tuition at CUNY Medgar Evers College is $−22,350 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of CUNY Medgar Evers College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,207

2023 Value

24.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 CUNY Medgar Evers College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,207. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of CUNY Medgar Evers College grew by 24.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of CUNY Medgar Evers College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,919

Room and Board

$1,364

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at CUNY Medgar Evers College was of $17,919 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.25% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,364. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at CUNY Medgar Evers College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 30.6% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at CUNY Medgar Evers College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at CUNY Medgar Evers College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 755 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

CUNY Medgar Evers College received 11,239 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.72% annual growth. Out of those 11,239 applicants, 9,372 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.4% acceptance rate.

There were 3,846 students enrolled at CUNY Medgar Evers College in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

CUNY Medgar Evers College has an overall enrollment yield of 8.08%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

9,372

Accepted Out of 11,239

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of CUNY Medgar Evers College was 83.4% (9,372 admissions from 11,239 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 87.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 2.72%, while admissions declined by 7.45%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of CUNY Medgar Evers College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at CUNY Medgar Evers College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

CUNY Medgar Evers College had a total enrollment of 3,846 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at CUNY Medgar Evers College is 2,594 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,252. This means that 67.4% of students enrolled at CUNY Medgar Evers College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at CUNY Medgar Evers College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.3% Black or African American, 17.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.33% Asian, 2.42% Two or More Races, 1.66% White, 0.39% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.13% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at CUNY Medgar Evers College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (50.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at CUNY Medgar Evers College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,846 students. The full-time enrollment at CUNY Medgar Evers College is 2,594 and the part-time enrollment is 1,252. This means that 67.4% of students enrolled at CUNY Medgar Evers College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at CUNY Medgar Evers College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

52%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at CUNY Medgar Evers College was 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), CUNY Medgar Evers College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at CUNY Medgar Evers College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
2,782 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
669 enrolled students
Asian
128 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at CUNY Medgar Evers College is 72.3% Black or African American, 17.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.33% Asian, 2.42% Two or More Races, 1.66% White, 0.39% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.13% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 458 more women than men received degrees from CUNY Medgar Evers College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at CUNY Medgar Evers College is black or african american (573 degrees awarded). There were 5.16 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (111 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at CUNY Medgar Evers College is General Biological Sciences (124 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (87 degrees) and Social Work (47 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at CUNY Medgar Evers College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Physical Sciences (114 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (73 degrees), and Biology (124 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY Medgar Evers College are Physicians (499,089 people), Other managers (299,104 people), Social workers, all other (253,405 people), Postsecondary teachers (248,802 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (248,566 people).

The most specialized majors at CUNY Medgar Evers College in 2023 are Physical Sciences (114 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (73 degrees), Biology (124 degrees), Psychology (87 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (84 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY Medgar Evers College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at CUNY Medgar Evers College are Physical Sciences (114 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (73 degrees), Biology (124 degrees), Psychology (87 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (84 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY Medgar Evers College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,172,089 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (792,253 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (735,297 people), Outpatient care centers (322,236 people), and Offices of physicians (282,353 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by CUNY Medgar Evers College.

Most Common (2023)

General Biological Sciences
124 degrees awarded
General Psychology
87 degrees awarded
Social Work
47 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at CUNY Medgar Evers College was General Biological Sciences with 124 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at CUNY Medgar Evers College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

154

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

612

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 154 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY Medgar Evers College, which is 0.252 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (612).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at CUNY Medgar Evers College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY Medgar Evers College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.564 times less than the 39 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 109 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY Medgar Evers College in General Biological Sciences, which is 7.27 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from CUNY Medgar Evers College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (26.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at CUNY Medgar Evers College is Female and Black or African American (26.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
573 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
111 degrees awarded
Asian
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at CUNY Medgar Evers College is black or african american (573 degrees awarded). There were 5.16 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (111 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
469 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
104 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
86 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at CUNY Medgar Evers College is black or african american female (469 degrees awarded). There were 4.51 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (104 degrees).

Operations

CUNY Medgar Evers College has an endowment valued at nearly $375k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 57.6k (15.4%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, CUNY Medgar Evers College had a total salary expenditure of 137M. CUNY Medgar Evers College employs 42 Professors, 37 Assistant professors and 30 Lecturers. Most academics at CUNY Medgar Evers College are Male Professor (24), Female Assistant professor (23), and Male Lecturer (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY Medgar Evers College are: Management, with 69 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 58 employees, and Service with 52 employees.

Endowment

$375k

2023 Endowment

38.8%

decline from 2022

CUNY Medgar Evers College has an endowment valued at about $375k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of CUNY Medgar Evers College declined 38.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $51.1M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at CUNY Medgar Evers College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.16M - Federal
$1.57M - State
$7.57M - Local

As of 2023, CUNY Medgar Evers College received $2.16M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.57M from state grants and contracts, and $7.57M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$62.9M

2023 Salaries

0.922%

growth from 2022

In 2023, CUNY Medgar Evers College paid a median of $62.9M in salaries, which represents 46% of their overall expenditure ($137M) and a 0.922% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.59% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 11.8% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.8M

Instructional Salaries

139

Number of Employees

In 2023, CUNY Medgar Evers College paid a total of $14.8M to 139 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

42 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

69 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at CUNY Medgar Evers College were Professor with 42 employees, Assistant professor with 37 employees, and Lecturer with 30 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY Medgar Evers College were Management with 69 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 58 employees, and Service with 52 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at CUNY Medgar Evers College was Male Professor with 24 employees, Female Assistant professor with 23 employees, and Male Lecturer with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at CUNY Medgar Evers College.

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