CUNY Medgar Evers College

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Brooklyn, NY
5.0 1 review

#32 Best Public Universities in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,736

Location Brooklyn, New York
Website cuny.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad

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.

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Ratings

Medgar is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

2 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for CUNY Medgar Evers College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 850/1020

Acceptance Rate

86.1%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 5.7%
Application Fee $65

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

New York Resident Tuition

$7,352

Out of State Resident Tuition

$15,302

Breakdown

Tuition $7,352
Books and Supplies $1,500
Other Fees $422
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $22,260
Budget for Other Expenses $6,216
Total One Year Cost $37,750

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$38,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

39% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at CUNY Medgar Evers College are Business, Physical Sciences, and Health Professions. 33% of students major in Business, 14% in Physical Sciences, and 13% in Health Professions.