Metropolitan College of New York

https://www.mcny.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,338

2023 Average Net Price

$27,481

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

76.5%

81 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

663

78.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

21.1%

12 Graduates

About

Metropolitan College of New York is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Metropolitan College of New York were Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs (37 degrees awarded), Public Administration (21 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (18 degrees).

In 2023, 232 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Metropolitan College of New York. 77.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (124 degrees), 2.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (61 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Metropolitan College of New York is $19,338, which is $−5,237 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Metropolitan College of New York was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 588 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Metropolitan College of New York is $19,338, which is $5,237 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,481.

In 2023, 84% of undergraduate students attending Metropolitan College of New York received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,338

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Metropolitan College of New York was $19,338. The cost of tuition at Metropolitan College of New York is $−5,237 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Metropolitan College of New York (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,481

2023 Value

23.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Metropolitan College of New York had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,481. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Metropolitan College of New York grew by 23.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Metropolitan College of New York (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

$11,200

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Metropolitan College of New York was of $11,200 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Metropolitan College of New York (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Metropolitan College of New York received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.45% with respect to 2022, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Metropolitan College of New York (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 Metropolitan College of New York was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 588 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

Metropolitan College of New York received 81 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 28.3% annual growth. Out of those 81 applicants, 62 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.5% acceptance rate.

There were 663 students enrolled at Metropolitan College of New York in 2023.

Metropolitan College of New York has an overall enrollment yield of 37.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 81

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Metropolitan College of New York was 76.5% (62 admissions from 81 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 65.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 28.3%, while admissions declined by 16.2%.

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

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Metropolitan College of New York in false 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

Metropolitan College of New York had a total enrollment of 663 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Metropolitan College of New York is 518 students and the part-time enrollment is 145. This means that 78.1% of students enrolled at Metropolitan College of New York are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Metropolitan College of New York, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.9% Black or African American, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.58% White, 2.26% Two or More Races, 1.51% Asian, 0.603% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.151% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Metropolitan College of New York in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (43.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (24.4%) and Black or African American Male (14.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (43.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (14.1%) and Black or African American Male (13.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Metropolitan College of New York in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 663 students. The full-time enrollment at Metropolitan College of New York is 518 and the part-time enrollment is 145. This means that 78.1% of students enrolled at Metropolitan College of New York are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Metropolitan College of New York (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

38%

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 Metropolitan College of New York was 38%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Metropolitan College of New York had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Metropolitan College of New York (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
364 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
177 enrolled students
White
37 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Metropolitan College of New York is 54.9% Black or African American, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.58% White, 2.26% Two or More Races, 1.51% Asian, 0.603% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.151% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 5 students (0.754%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 128 more women than men received degrees from Metropolitan College of New York. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Metropolitan College of New York is black or african american (124 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (61 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Metropolitan College of New York is Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs (37 degrees awarded), followed by Public Administration (21 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (18 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Metropolitan College of New York, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (70 degrees awarded), Protective Services (18 degrees), and Education (37 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Metropolitan College of New York are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,675,941 people), Registered nurses (1,594,842 people), Accountants & auditors (1,060,095 people), Other managers (894,907 people), and Secondary school teachers (564,924 people).

The most specialized majors at Metropolitan College of New York in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (70 degrees awarded), Protective Services (18 degrees), Education (37 degrees), Business (77 degrees), and Health (30 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 Metropolitan College of New York are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Metropolitan College of New York are Public Administration and Social Service (70 degrees awarded), Protective Services (18 degrees), Education (37 degrees), Business (77 degrees), and Health (30 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 Metropolitan College of New York are Elementary & secondary schools (3,363,496 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,935,582 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (673,732 people), Computer Systems Design (567,401 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (561,455 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Metropolitan College of New York.

Most Common (2023)

Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
37 degrees awarded
Public Administration
21 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Metropolitan College of New York was Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Metropolitan College of New York according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

180

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan College of New York, which is 0.289 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (180).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Metropolitan College of New York by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan College of New York in Crisis/Disaster Management, which is 2.6 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan College of New York in Other Public Administration & Social Service Professions, which is 5.13 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 21% of students graduating from Metropolitan College of New York completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Metropolitan College of New York is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
124 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
61 degrees awarded
White
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Metropolitan College of New York is black or african american (124 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (61 degrees).

1.72% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
99 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
54 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Metropolitan College of New York is black or african american female (99 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (54 degrees).

Operations

Metropolitan College of New York has an endowment valued at nearly $894k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −2.35M (−263%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Metropolitan College of New York had a total salary expenditure of 25M. Metropolitan College of New York employs 8 Associate professors, 7 Professors and 4 Assistant professors. Most academics at Metropolitan College of New York are Male Associate professor (5), Female Professor (4), and Male Professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Metropolitan College of New York are: Management, with 22 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 16 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

Endowment

$894k

2023 Endowment

2.12%

growth from 2022

Metropolitan College of New York has an endowment valued at about $894k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Metropolitan College of New York grew 2.12% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $48.8M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Metropolitan College of New York (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$8.41M

2023 Salaries

5.98%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Metropolitan College of New York paid a median of $8.41M in salaries, which represents 33.6% of their overall expenditure ($25M) and a 5.98% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.94% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.89% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.53M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Metropolitan College of New York paid a total of $1.53M to 19 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

8 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Metropolitan College of New York were Associate professor with 8 employees, Professor with 7 employees, and Assistant professor with 4 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Metropolitan College of New York were Management with 22 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Metropolitan College of New York was Male Associate professor with 5 employees, Female Professor with 4 employees, and Male Professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Metropolitan College of New York.

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