CUNY Medgar Evers College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into CUNY Medgar Evers College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

83.4%

Admission Difficulty for CUNY Medgar Evers College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Medgar is 83.4%. Its admission rate is the 115th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Medgar and can you get accepted?

CUNY Medgar Evers College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 9,372 out of the 11,239 who applied were admitted.

8% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Medgar ?

83% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to CUNY Medgar Evers College you should:

Score 890 on the SAT

Medgar GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

CUNY Medgar Evers College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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Medgar SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to CUNY Medgar Evers College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. .

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

780-1000

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for CUNY Medgar Evers College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	400
Math 25th Percentile	380
Composite 25th Percentile	780

SAT Scores for CUNY Medgar Evers College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	550
Math 75th Percentile	450
Composite 75th Percentile	1000
Average SAT Score	890

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to CUNY Medgar Evers College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Medgar is 890 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 780-1000. Students who get into CUNY Medgar Evers College score in the top 92 percent of all SAT test takers.. Medgar ranks #107 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 890 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Medgar regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 780 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 780, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 670, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

CUNY Medgar Evers College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 890 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 890, you have around a 83% chance of being admitted. A 1000 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 90% chance of getting in.

CUNY Medgar Evers College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1000 and Above	Good	>90%
890 to 1000	Avg +	83%-90%
780 to 890	Avg -	72%-83%
670 to 780	Reach	57%-72%
Less than 670	Low	<57%

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Medgar ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for CUNY Medgar Evers College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for CUNY Medgar Evers College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average ACT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

CUNY Medgar Evers College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	6,411	4,698	11,239
Accepted	5,346	3,914	9,372
Acceptance Rate	83%	83%	83%
Enrolled	443	296	757
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	8%	8%	8%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to CUNY Medgar Evers College is $65.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to CUNY Medgar Evers College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

CUNY Medgar Evers College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted