Overview
Enrollment
Located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, Medgar Evers College is part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system and operates from a modern urban campus spanning several blocks in central Brooklyn. Founded in 1970 and named in honor of civil rights leader Medgar Evers, the college primarily serves the central Brooklyn community with a focus on liberal arts and professional studies. The institution offers associate and bachelor's degree programs, with notable strengths in biology, business, education, and nursing. The campus consists of four main buildings, including the Academic Building I, the School of Science Health and Technology, the Student Services Building, and the Carroll Street Building, all of which are within walking distance of the Franklin Avenue subway station.
CUNY Medgar Evers College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Medgar is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for CUNY Medgar Evers College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#792 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#286 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#87 in Best Colleges in New York
#30 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#116 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 780/1000 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $422 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $21,788 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,834 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,474 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $422 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $21,788 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,834 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,424 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 33% |
| Physical Sciences | 14% |
| Health Professions | 13% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 10% |
| Education | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190646 IPEDS survey data for CUNY Medgar Evers College.
Current students may use the CUNY Medgar Evers College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025