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Your chances of getting into Metropolitan College of New York

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

65.5%
Admission Difficulty for Metropolitan College of New York
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at MCNY is 65.5%.  Its admission rate is the 58th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

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

MCNY is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 74 out of the 113 who applied were admitted.

Metropolitan College of New York typically accepts and attracts "C" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.1. 42% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into MCNY?

65% 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.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Metropolitan College of New York you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.1 or better
  • Earn C grades in high school

MCNY GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.1

Typical High School Grades 

C

What GPA do you need to get into Metropolitan College of New York?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into MCNY are to have around a 2.1 high school GPA.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as MCNY accepts 65% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at MCNY is 2.1 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn C letter grades and regularly score around 73-76 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #133 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since MCNY is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.1 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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MCNY SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Metropolitan College of New York. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Metropolitan College of New York
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Metropolitan College of New York
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

MCNY ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Metropolitan College of New York
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Metropolitan College of New York
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 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Metropolitan College of New York admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 65 48 113
Accepted 40 34 74
Acceptance Rate 62% 71% 65%
Enrolled 18 13 31
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 45% 38% 42%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Metropolitan College of New York is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Metropolitan College of New York and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Metropolitan College of New York Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Metropolitan College of New York
AP Credit No
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Metropolitan College of New York often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190114 IPEDS survey data for Metropolitan College of New York.

Last updated February 24, 2024